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SB76 SD2 HD1
Board of Education; Superintendent of Education; Qualifications; Experience
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires that the board of education prioritize for the superintendent of education position candidates that have minimum of ten years of employment in the department of education, with at least five of those years serving in the capacity as a teacher, principal, or higher. Establishes a working understanding of the State's tri-level systems of educational administration as a desired qualification for candidates for the superintendent of education position. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(S)
4/26/2022- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 797). |
ENGLISH |
EDN, FIN |
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SB91 SD3
Special Funds of the University of Hawaii; Hawaii Cancer Research Special Fund; Administrative Expense Assessment
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Requires the Special Funds of the University of Hawaii and the Hawaii Cancer Research Special Fund to submit annual detailed reports to the Legislature. (SD3) |
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3/10/2022- Referred to HET, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
ENGLISH |
HET, FIN |
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SB118 SD1
State Budget; Special Funds; Administrative Expenses; Repeal of Exemptions
RELATING TO THE STATE BUDGET.
Repeals exemptions provided to certain special funds from the requirement that all special funds pay a pro rata share of administrative expenses incurred by the department responsible for the operations supported by the special fund. |
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2/4/2022- Report adopted, as amended (SD 1) and recommitted to WAM. |
ENGLISH |
WAM |
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SB150
Ignition Interlock Devices; Sentencing
RELATING TO IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICES.
Requires consecutive terms of imprisonment for anyone convicted as a repeat or habitual offender if arising from same conduct as conviction for operating a vehicle without an ignition interlock device. Requires any person operating a vehicle with an ignition interlock to have government issued identification in their immediate possession. Extends the lookback period under provisions relating to ignition interlock requirements from five to ten years. Expands the offense of circumventing or tampering with an ignition interlock to include obscuring the camera lens or not providing a picture of the driver. |
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2/17/2022- The committee on TRS deferred the measure. |
LEE |
TRS, JDC |
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SB152 HD1 CD1
Child Passenger Restraints; Requirements; Penalties
RELATING TO CHILD PASSENGER RESTRAINTS.
Amends requirements for the restraint of child passengers. Requires a rear-facing child passenger restraint system with harness for children under two years of age. Repeals exceptions for compliance. Raises certain fines for violations. (CD1) |
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6/27/2022- Act 122, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1223). |
LEE |
TRN, FIN |
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SB166 SD1
Campaign Finance; Foreign-Influenced Corporations; Foreign Nationals
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
Prohibits foreign nationals and foreign-influenced corporations from making independent expenditures, electioneering communications, or contributions to candidates or committees. Requires every corporation that contributes or expends funds of more than $1,000 in an election cycle in a state election to file a statement of certification regarding foreign influence. Requires recipients of corporate donations from expending funds for certain purposes unless the contributing corporation has certified that the corporation is not foreign-influenced. Requires noncandidate committees making only independent expenditures to obtain a statement of certification from each top contributor required to be listed in an advertisement. (SD1) |
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3/30/2022- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
LEE, CHANG, GABBARD, IHARA, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, KIM, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, Baker, Fevella, Shimabukuro |
JHA |
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SB172 SD1 HD1
DCCA; Grants; Standards; Operating Budget; Certificate of Vendor Compliance; Qualifications
RELATING TO GRANTS.
Allows an organization to qualify for grants under chapter 42F, Hawaii Revised Statutes, if the organization is incorporated under the laws of the State or spends at least ninety per cent of its operating budget in the State and is registered with the department of commerce and consumer affairs and in possession of a valid certificate of vendor compliance issued by the State. (HD1) |
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5/27/2022- Act 026, 05/25/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1126). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
ECD, FIN |
HB75 |
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SB179 SD2 HD1
DOA; East Kauai Irrigation System; Transfer of Operational Authority; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO IRRIGATION.
Transfers operational authority over portions of the east Kauai irrigation system operated and maintained by the east Kauai water users' cooperative before 12/15/20 to the Department of Agriculture. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
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4/27/2022- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-27-22 6:10PM; Conference Room 325. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AGR, FIN |
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SB204 SD1 HD1 CD1
DLNR; Aquatic Mitigation Banking; Aquatic In-lieu Fee Mitigation
RELATING TO AQUATIC RESOURCES.
Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to use in-lieu fee mitigation to restore, create, enhance, preserve, or any combination thereof, aquatic habitats or resources as compensatory mitigation. (CD1) |
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6/13/2022- Act 032, on 06/08/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1132). |
RHOADS |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
HB498 |
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SB206 SD2 HD1 CD1
Rental Discrimination; Source of Income; Prohibited Practices; Housing Assistance Program; Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers
RELATING TO RENTAL DISCRIMINATION.
Beginning May 1, 2023, prohibits discrimination, including in advertisements for rental property, in rental transactions based on participation in a section 8 housing choice program or any permanent supportive housing program or requirements related to participation in these housing assistance programs. Requires the Hawaii Public Housing Authority and the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission to provide informational materials. (CD1) |
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7/12/2022- Act 310, on 07/12/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1439). |
RHOADS |
HSG, CPC, FIN |
HB1390 |
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SB212 SD1
Campaign Finance; Advertisements; Noncandidate Committees; Violations; Fines
RELATED TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
Increases the amount of fines that may be assessed against a noncandidate committee for violations of organizational report requirements. Increases the amount of fines that may be assessed against noncandidate committees for violations of advertisement disclosure requirements. Increases the fines for advertisements paid by noncandidate committees making only independent expenditures. Takes effect 7/30/2050. (SD1) |
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3/10/2022- Referred to GVR, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
RHOADS |
GVR, JHA, FIN |
HB22 |
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SB214 SD1
Student Journalism; School-Sponsored Media; University-Sponsored Media; Freedom of Press
RELATING TO STUDENT JOURNALISM.
Establishes freedom of press protections for student journalists producing school-sponsored media or university-sponsored media, subject to certain exceptions. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/16/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
IHARA, CHANG, GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MISALUCHA, Baker, Shimabukuro |
EDU/HRE, JDC |
HB781 |
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SB219 SD2 HD2
Agricultural Lands; Crimes; Extended Terms of Imprisonment; AG; Task Force; Appropriation
RELATING TO CRIMES ON AGRICULTURAL LANDS.
Imposes extended terms of imprisonment for certain offenses against property rights committed when on agricultural land. Appropriates funds to the department of the attorney general to establish a statewide agricultural theft task force. Effective 5/6/2137. (HD2) |
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4/26/2022- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 797). |
DELA CRUZ, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, Keith-Agaran, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
AGR, JHA, FIN |
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SB264
Climate Change; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CLIMATE CHANGE.
Appropriates unspecified funds for climate change. Effective 7/1/2050. |
(S)
2/7/2022- The committee(s) on AEN deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 02-09-22 1:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference. |
DELA CRUZ |
AEN, WAM |
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SB294 SD1 HD1
Property Forfeiture; Disposition
RELATING TO PROPERTY FORFEITURE.
Restricts civil asset forfeiture to cases involving the commission of a felony offense where the property owner has been convicted of the underlying felony offense, subject to certain circumstances. Directs any forfeiture proceeds to the general fund. Amends the allowable expenses for moneys in the criminal forfeiture fund. Amends the requirements for the attorney general to adopt rules and report on the Hawaii omnibus criminal forfeiture act. Effective 7/1/3021. (HD1) |
(S)
4/26/2022- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 797). |
RHOADS, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE |
JHA, FIN |
HB659 |
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SB312 SD1 HD1
Constitutional Amendment; Freedom of Speech; Monetary Expenditures to Influence Elections (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE HAWAII CONSTITUTION REGARDING THE FREEDOM OF SPEECH.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to provide that freedom of speech protected under the Hawaii State Constitution does not include the expenditure of money to influence elections. (HD1) |
(H)
3/18/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Okimoto voting no (1) and Representative(s) Branco, Ilagan, McKelvey, Ohno excused (4). |
RHOADS |
GVR, JHA, FIN |
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SB313
Balloons; Intentional Release; Prohibition
RELATING TO LITTER CONTROL.
Prohibits the intentional release of balloons inflated with a gas that is lighter than air. |
(S)
2/9/2022- The committee on AEN deferred the measure. |
RHOADS |
AEN, JDC |
HB1102 |
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SB339 SD2 HD1 CD1
Income Taxation; Important Agricultural Land Qualified Agricultural Cost Tax Credit; Hawaii Department of Agriculture; Extension
RELATING TO THE IMPORTANT AGRICULTURAL LAND QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL COST TAX CREDIT.
Extends the period during which the important agricultural land qualified agricultural cost tax credit is available. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2021. (CD1) |
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6/27/2022- Act 139, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1240). |
GABBARD, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, KIM, LEE, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Chang, Kidani, Shimabukuro |
AGR, FIN |
HB830 |
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SB341 SD2
Taro; Income Tax; Exclusion
RELATING TO TARO.
Establishes an exclusion from the state income tax for an unspecified portion of a person's income derived from the business of taro cultivation or production of taro products. Provides that the exclusion shall not apply if the department of agriculture determines that more than 30,000 acres of land is used for locally grown taro. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
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3/18/2022- The committee(s) on AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
GABBARD, INOUYE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, KIM, LEE, RIVIERE, SHIMABUKURO, Chang, Ihara, Kidani, Misalucha, San Buenaventura |
AGR, FIN |
HB694 |
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SB346 SD2 HD1
USDA Grademark; USDA Shield; Sale of Shell Eggs; Certified Cage Free; Cage Free Matching Grant Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FARM ANIMALS.
Effective 1/1/2028, makes it unlawful for farm owners or operators and business owners or operators to sell or offer for sale any shell egg in the State that is not USDA certified cage free, as evidenced by a USDA certified cage free grademark or shield. Exempts certain commercial table-egg layer premises. Establishes the cage free matching grant program until 6/30/2027. Establishes penalties. Requires DOA to establish rules. Appropriates funds. Repeals on 6/30/2032. (HD1) |
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4/29/2022- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 929). |
GABBARD, LEE, RHOADS, RIVIERE, SHIMABUKURO, Chang |
AGR, FIN |
HB538 |
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SB352 SD2
Lead-Based Paint Prohibition; Outdoor Structures
RELATING TO LEAD-BASED PAINT.
Prohibits the use of lead-based paint on outdoor structures after 12/31/2022. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to HHH, CPC, referral sheet 24 |
GABBARD, CHANG, FEVELLA, LEE, RIVIERE, Kidani |
HHH, CPC |
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SB355 SD1
Disabled Veterans; Vehicle Registration Fees; Reduced Fee
RELATING TO REGISTRATION FEES.
Reduces the annual vehicle registration fee by fifty per cent for disabled veterans who have fifty per cent or more but less than one hundred per cent service-connected disability rating. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/18/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, FEVELLA, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA |
TRS/PSM, WAM |
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SB368 SD2
Cesspool Conversion; Environmental Management Division of the Department of Health
RELATING TO CESSPOOL CONVERSION.
Removes the limitation on specific types of wastewater systems to which cesspools must be upgraded or converted, and instead requires a cesspool be upgraded or converted to a wastewater system approved by the Department of Health, prior to 1/1/2050. Requires that cesspools within 500 feet of certain bodies of water be upgraded, converted, or connected if they are sold or transferred on or after 1/1/2024. (SD2) |
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3/11/2022- Re-referred to EEP, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 25 |
GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, RIVIERE, Baker, Chang, Kidani, Misalucha, Shimabukuro |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
HB114 |
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SB375 SD2 HD1
DOT; Study; Kalaeloa Airport; Air Traffic Control Tower; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Appropriates funds for the department of transportation to conduct a study to determine the feasibility of repairing or renovating the Kalaeloa airport air traffic control tower. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
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4/26/2022- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 797). |
GABBARD, FEVELLA, LEE, Nishihara, San Buenaventura |
TRN, FIN |
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SB377 SD1
Traffic Violations; Traffic Code; Community Service
RELATING TO TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS.
Requires that for a third or subsequent moving traffic violation within a one-year period relating to the operation or ownership of a vehicle the person shall be sentenced to perform community service. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/18/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
GABBARD, FEVELLA, RHOADS |
TRS, JDC |
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SB411
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Sexual Assault; Mentally Defective Persons
RELATING TO SEXUAL ASSAULT.
Amends the offenses of sexual assault in the first and third degree, when perpetrated against someone who is mentally defective, to remove the standard of proof regarding knowledge that the other person was mentally defective, as that term is defined in section 707-700, Hawaii Revised Statutes. |
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1/25/2022- The committee(s) on HMS deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 01-27-22 3:10PM; CR 225 & Videoconference. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HMS, JDC |
HB177 |
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SB416 SD1 HD2 CD1
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Witness Fees; Reimbursements; Per Diem Payments
RELATING TO WITNESS FEES AND REIMBURSEMENTS IN CRIMINAL CASES.
Clarifies applicable reimbursement to the State or defendant for expert witness fees, as it pertains to testimony, preparation, and in-court attendance in state court criminal proceedings. Increases per diem payments for all witnesses. (CD1) |
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6/17/2022- Act 098, on 06/17/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1198). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
HB182 |
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SB421 SD1 HD1
Elections; Vacancies; Senators; Representatives
RELATING TO VACANCIES.
Requires vacancies in the offices of United States Senator, United States Representative, State Senator, and State Representative to be filled by special election. (HD1) |
(S)
4/26/2022- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 797). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
HB198 |
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SB448 SD1
State Fire Council Package; Fire Safety; Sprinklers
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
Repeals section 46-19.8, Hawaii Revised Statutes, and Act 53, Session Laws of Hawaii 2017, which prohibited the counties from adopting codes and regulations that would require the installation or retrofitting of residential fire sprinklers in one- and two-family dwellings and other types of structures. Effective July 30, 2075. (SD1) |
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3/17/2022- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPC, JHA |
HB207 |
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SB449 HD2
State Fire Council Package; Residential Real Property; Smoke Alarms; Property Owners; Seller Disclosure Statements; Informational Guide
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
Requires property owners of residential real property to disclose, as part of the mandatory seller disclosures in real estate transactions, whether the installed smoke alarm is in accordance with existing building or residential codes based on information provided by the state fire council. Requires the state fire council to create and maintain an informational guide on approved smoke alarms that are in accordance with existing building or residential codes and post the guide on specified websites. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2) |
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4/20/2022- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 729). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HSG, CPC |
HB208 |
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SB513 SD1 HD2
Fireworks; Adjudication; Judiciary; Enforcement; AG; Working Group; PSD; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE ENFORCEMENT OF LAWS.
Establishes an expeditious adjudication system for the processing of fireworks infractions. Increases the fireworks display permit fee and the fine for certain fireworks violations. Clarifies what constitutes a separate violation. Increases the penalty for removing or extracting the pyrotechnic contents. Authorizes the sheriff division to enforce the fireworks control law. Requires the attorney general to establish an explosion detection technology working group. Requires the department of public safety to develop and implement a web-based reporting tool for illegal fireworks. Appropriates funds. Effective 5/6/2137. (HD2) |
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4/26/2022- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 797). |
DELA CRUZ, GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, LEE, MISALUCHA, NISHIHARA, Fevella, Ihara, Keohokalole, Moriwaki, Taniguchi |
CPC, JHA, FIN |
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SB514 SD1 HD1 CD2
Mandatory Tax Refund; Emergency and Budget Reserve Fund; Pension Accumulation Fund; Constitution; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE GENERAL FUND.
Provides a tax refund to the taxpayers of the State and makes deposits to the emergency and budget reserve fund and pension accumulation fund pursuant to article VII, section 6, of the Hawaii State Constitution. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
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6/23/2022- Act 115, on 06/22/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1215). |
DELA CRUZ, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, English, Fevella, Shimabukuro |
FIN |
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SB555 SD1 HD1
Campaign Fundraising; Prohibition; Fundraiser Event; Elected State Officials; Elected County Officials; Legislative Session
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FUNDRAISING.
Prohibits elected state and county officials from holding any fundraiser event to raise contributions for which any price is charged or any contribution is suggested for attendance during a regular session or special session of the state legislature. Effective 1/1/2023. (HD1) |
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7/12/2022- Act 283, on 07/12/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1412). |
IHARA, Gabbard, Moriwaki |
GVR/JHA |
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SB570 SD1 HD1
Historic Preservation; Historic Property
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
Amends the definition of "historic property" under the Historic Preservation Law. Effective 07/30/2075. (HD1) |
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3/21/2022- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
INOUYE |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
HB245 |
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SB573 SD1 HD1
Wildlife; Habitat Conservation Plans
RELATING TO WILDLIFE.
Requires all habitat conservation plans to include an agreement for plan participants to enter into and maintain an annual service contract with a stand-by and response facility available to provide emergency medical and rehabilitation services to native wildlife affected by activities undertaken within the plan area. (HD1) |
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6/27/2022- Act 215, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1316). |
INOUYE |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
HB46 |
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SB621
Unlawful Shipment of Tobacco Products; E liquid; Electronic Smoking Devices; License Fee; Retail Permit Fee
RELATING TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
Establishes the offense of unlawful shipment of tobacco products. Includes e-liquid and electronic smoking devices within the definition of "tobacco products", as used in the cigarette tax and tobacco tax law. Increases the license fee for persons engaged as a wholesaler or dealer of cigarettes and tobacco products. Increases the retail tobacco permit fee for retailers engaged in the retail sale of cigarettes and tobacco products. Allocates a portion of funds collected from excise taxes on tobacco products to health education and prevention programs concerning the risks and dangers of the use of electronic smoking devices for youth. Repeals certain provisions of the Hawaii Revised Statutes relating to electronic smoking devices. Effective January 1, 2022. |
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2/8/2022- The committee(s) on HTH deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 02-09-22 1:35PM; Via Videoconference. |
BAKER, KEOHOKALOLE, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, Shimabukuro |
HTH, WAM/JDC |
HB598 |
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SB622 SD1
Temporary Restraining Orders; Injunctions; Violations; Stay-at-Home Orders; Minimum Mandatory Sentences; Fines
RELATING TO RESTRAINING ORDER VIOLATIONS.
Requires a court to sentence a person convicted of violating a temporary restraining order, injunction or restraining order, or order of protection during the term of a stay-at-home order imposed by the State or a county in which the violation occurred to a mandatory minimum jail sentence of not less than thirty days and fined no less than $500 and no more than $3,000. Takes effect 7/30/2075. (SD1) |
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3/10/2022- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
BAKER, MISALUCHA, Keohokalole, Kidani, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
JHA, FIN |
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SB629 SD2
Medical Cannabis Dispensary System; Waiting Area
RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.
Allows primary caregivers, qualifying out-of-state patients, and caregivers of a qualifying out-of-state patient to access the waiting room within a medical cannabis retail dispensary. Clarifies violations related to medical cannabis dispensaries. (SD2) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to HHH, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
BAKER |
HHH, CPC, FIN |
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SB652
Special Number License Plates; Civil Air Patrol
RELATING TO SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES.
Authorizes the issuance of special number license plates for members of the Hawaii Civil Air Patrol. |
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2/16/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, INOUYE, LEE |
TRS, WAM |
HB373 |
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SB665 SD1 HD2 CD1
Campaign Spending; Advertisements; False Information; Enforcement; Criminal Penalties
RELATING TO VIOLATIONS OF CAMPAIGN FINANCE LAW.
Makes intentionally providing false information concerning the name or address of a person paying for a campaign advertisement a class C felony. Authorizes criminal prosecution for campaign finance law violations in addition to criminal fines. Increases the period during which a person convicted for a criminal violation of campaign finance law is disqualified from holding elective office. Authorizes the Attorney General or Prosecuting Attorney to commence prosecution of campaign finance law violations. (CD1) |
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6/27/2022- Act 181, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1282). |
DELA CRUZ, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MISALUCHA, Gabbard, Kim, Nishihara, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
GVR, JHA |
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SB735
Special Purpose Revenue Bond; Luana Kai A Life Plan Community ($)
RELATING TO SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST LUANA KAI A LIFE PLAN COMMUNITY.
Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Luana Kai A Life Plan Community with the planning, design, construction, equipping, and operating of facilities for health-related services. |
(S)
1/25/2022- The committee(s) on HMS deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 01-27-22 3:10PM; CR 225 & Videoconference. |
CHANG |
HMS, WAM |
HB869 |
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SB741 SD1 HD1
Faithless Electors; Presidential Elections; Invalid Vote
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Requires an elector to vote for the candidates whose names appeared on the presidential general election ballot and who are of the political party or group they represent. Invalidates an elector's vote for failure to vote accordingly and requires an alternate to vote in place of the original elector. Invalidates an alternate elector's vote for failure to vote accordingly. Effective 7/1/2112. (HD1) |
(H)
3/24/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ohno excused (1). |
CHANG, KIDANI, LEE, Moriwaki |
GVR, JHA |
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SB760
Medical Devices; Repair; Powered Medical Equipment
RELATING TO MEDICAL DEVICES.
Creates the Medical Device Right to Repair Act. Requires manufacturers of powered medical equipment to make parts, equipment, tools, and documentation available to independent repair providers and purchasers of such equipment. Requires manufacturers to provide tools to repair equipment that costs $100 or more. Creates a right of action for violation of the chapter enforceable by the Attorney General. |
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2/11/2022- The committee on HTH deferred the measure. |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, NISHIHARA, Fevella, Shimabukuro |
HTH, JDC/CPN |
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SB775 SD2 HD1
Transient Accommodations Tax; Hawaii Tourism Authority; Tourism; Natural Resource Management; Fund; Commission; Report; Appropriation; Positions
RELATING TO THE TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX.
Establishes the natural resource management special fund and authorizes uses for moneys in the fund. Establishes a natural resource management commission to guide and approve the disbursement of moneys deposited into the fund. Allocates transient accommodations tax revenues to the natural resource management special fund. Allocates transient accommodations tax revenues to the Hawaii tourism authority. Repeals the allocation of transient accommodations tax revenues to the special land and development fund. Appropriates funds from the natural resource management special fund and for operating expenses of the Hawaii tourism authority. (HD1) |
(H)
4/14/2022- Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 871). |
LEE |
LAT/FIN |
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SB777 SD2 HD1
Criminal Destruction of Trees; State or County Property; Misdemeanor
RELATING TO THE CRIMINAL DESTRUCTION OF TREES.
Establishes a criminal statute for the criminal destruction of a tree on state or county property punishable as a misdemeanor. Effective 7/30/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/23/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Har, Kapela, LoPresti, Tam voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Ganaden voting no (1) and Representative(s) Kitagawa, Kong excused (2). |
LEE |
EEP, JHA |
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SB832 SD1 HD1
Rules of Evidence; Victim-Counselor Privilege; UH Confidential Advocate
RELATING TO VICTIM-COUNSELOR PRIVILEGE.
Expands the victim-counselor privilege under Rule 505.5 of the Hawaii Rules of Evidence to include confidential advocates employed by the University of Hawaii. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/18/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Branco, Ilagan, McKelvey, Ohno excused (4). |
BAKER, ACASIO, CHANG, INOUYE, KIM, SHIMABUKURO, Kanuha, Kidani, Misalucha, Moriwaki, Nishihara |
HET, JHA, FIN |
HB569 |
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SB872 SD1 HD1
Commission on Water Resource Management; Hawaiian Homes Commission; Representation; Membership
RELATING TO THE COMMISSION ON WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT.
Adds the chairperson of the Hawaiian homes commission or the chairperson's designee to serve as an ex officio, nonvoting member on the commission on water resource management. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
4/21/2022- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 890). |
SHIMABUKURO, KANUHA, KEOHOKALOLE, MISALUCHA, Gabbard |
WAL, JHA |
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SB879 SD1 HD2 CD1
Counties; Infrastructure Maintenance; Department of Hawaiian Home Lands
RELATING TO COUNTIES.
Requires the counties to maintain infrastructure within sixty days and under specified conditions, as part of any housing development for the department of Hawaiian home lands. (CD1) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 206, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1307). |
SHIMABUKURO, KEOHOKALOLE, MISALUCHA, Acasio |
HSG, JHA, FIN |
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SB880
School Impact Fees; Exemption
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Exempts any housing development for the department of Hawaiian home lands from the school impact fee requirement. |
(S)
2/9/2022- The committee(s) on HWN/WTL deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 02-15-22 1:00PM; CR 016 & Videoconference. |
SHIMABUKURO, KEOHOKALOLE, Acasio |
HWN/WTL, WAM/JDC |
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SB899 SD2
Office of Hawaiian Affairs; State Council on Mental Health; Native Hawaiian Health Practices
RELATING TO THE COMPOSITION OF THE STATE COUNCIL ON MENTAL HEALTH.
Requires that members of the State Council on Mental Health receive annual training that includes topics such as cultural awareness and loss of ethnic identity, as well as other topics that address Native Hawaiian healing and health practices. (SD2) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to HHH, JHA, CPC, referral sheet 24 |
SHIMABUKURO, ACASIO, FEVELLA, Gabbard, Kanuha, Kidani |
HHH, JHA, CPC |
HB628 |
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SB915 SD2 HD1
Special License Plates; Special Number Plates; Duke Kahanamoku; Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation
RELATING TO SPECIAL NUMBER PLATES.
Authorizes the issuance of special number plates to commemorate Duke Kahanamoku. Effective 7/1/2044. (HD1) |
(S)
4/29/2022- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 4-29-2022 5:45PM; CR 016. |
WAKAI |
CAI, FIN |
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SB969 SD2 HD2
Animal Fur Products; Manufacture and Sale; Prohibition
RELATING TO ANIMAL FUR PRODUCTS.
Beginning January 1, 2022, prohibits the manufacture or importation for sale of certain animal fur products in the State. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2) |
(S)
4/28/2022- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 802). |
KEOHOKALOLE, GABBARD, KIDANI, LEE, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Fevella, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
JHA, FIN |
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SB988 SD1
Unpaid Internships; Students; Guidelines
RELATING TO LABOR.
Establishes clear guidelines for unpaid internships under the state wage and hour law. (SD1) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to LAT, CPC, referral sheet 24 |
RHOADS |
LAT, CPC |
HB1196 |
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SB1016 SD1
Office Of Enterprise Technology Services; State Employees; Secure Remote Work Technologies
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES.
Requires the office of enterprise technology services to establish policies, in collaboration with departments and agencies to, provide infrastructure and resources to permit authorized employees to securely access remote computing services. (SD1) |
(H)
3/14/2022- Re-referred to LAT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 27 |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KEOHOKALOLE, MISALUCHA, RIVIERE, Kanuha, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
LAT, CPC, FIN |
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SB1025
Department of Agriculture; Agricultural Enterprises; Agricultural Enterprise Special Fund
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISES.
Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to plan, design, construct, operate, manage, maintain, repair, demolish, and remove infrastructure on any lands under the jurisdiction of the department, to support and promote agriculture. Establishes the agricultural enterprise program. Establishes the Agricultural Enterprise Special Fund. Requires the Board of Agriculture to annually report an accounting of non-agricultural park lessees to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2021. |
(S)
2/18/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN, WAM |
HB871 |
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SB1030
Department of Agriculture; Advisory Committee on Pesticides
RELATING TO THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON PESTICIDES.
Removes the statutory requirement for representatives of the pineapple and sugar industries and adds the statutory requirement for representatives of the coffee and diversified agriculture industries on the Advisory Committee on Pesticides. |
(S)
2/18/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN, JDC |
HB876 |
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SB1046 SD2
Law Enforcement Standards Board; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Clarifies membership and certain powers and duties of the Law Enforcement Standards Board. Repeals the 12/31/2021 deadline for the completion of board standards and certification processes. Appropriates funds for resources to enable the Board to accomplish the Board's mission. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
HB892 |
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SB1048 SD1
Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center Fees
RELATING TO HAWAII CRIMINAL JUSTICE DATA CENTER FEES.
Provides authority for the Hawaii criminal justice data center to set and collect fees for services provided. (SD1) |
(S)
4/27/2022- Act 019, 04/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1119). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
HB894 |
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SB1065 SD3
HTA; Tourism Management Plan; Best Practice Destination Management; Regenerative Tourism; Destination Action Management Plans; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM.
Includes best practice destination management and regenerative tourism under the scope and responsibilities of the Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA). Requires HTA to develop a tourism management plan that includes tourism marketing, best practice destination management, and regenerative tourism. Appropriates moneys to HTA to carry out the actions in the county destination management action plans. (SD3) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to LAT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LAT, CPC, FIN |
HB911 |
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SB1105 SD2 HD1 CD1
Mortgage Loan Recovery Fund; Mortgage Loan Originator Companies; Mortgage Loan Originators; Restitution
RELATING TO THE MORTGAGE LOAN RECOVERY FUND.
Allows a person aggrieved by the fraud, misrepresentation, or deceit of a mortgage loan originator company licensee to receive restitution payment upon a final court order. Repeals fees paid by mortgage loan originator companies and their branch office locations to the mortgage loan recovery fund. Provides the commissioner of financial institutions with the authority to consider applications to recover from the fund. (CD1) |
(H)
6/17/2022- Act 064, on 06/17/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1164). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPC, FIN |
HB951 |
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SB1107 SD2 HD1 CD1
Hawaii Emergency Management Agency; Hazard Mitigation; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY.
Establishes the Hazard Mitigation Special Fund for the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
(H)
7/7/2022- Act 249, on 07/07/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1352). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PDP, JHA, FIN |
HB953 |
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SB1112 SD2 HD1 CD1
Department of Defense; Adjutant General; Eligibility
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.
Amends the minimum appointment eligibility requirement for the adjutant general to be an officer that holds or has held a commission of the rank of Colonel in the military grade of O6 or above in the Army or Air National Guard, state defense force, or the Army or Air Force active component of the United States or a reserve component thereof who has served as a commissioned officer for at least ten years, and has no administrative actions that would prevent promotion to the rank of a general officer in the military grade of O7 or O8. Takes effect 7/1/2022. (CD1) |
(H)
6/17/2022- Act 100, on 06/17/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1200). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CMV, FIN |
HB958 |
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SB1118 SD1
Education Commission of the States; Amendment to Members
RELATING TO THE COMPACT FOR EDUCATION.
Amends section 311-2, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to remove the Governor from the Education Commission of the States and add the executive director of the Hawaii state public charter school commission. (SD1) |
(S)
1/28/2022- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDU/GVO, JDC |
HB964 |
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SB1121 SD2 HD1
DHHL; Taxation; Housing; General Excise Tax; Use Tax; Exemption
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Exempts housing developed by the department of Hawaiian home lands from general excise and use taxes. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(S)
4/28/2022- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-29-22 1:30PM; Conference Room 325. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
HB967 |
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SB1128 SD2 HD1
Office of Youth Services Revolving Fund; Commercial Enterprise Vocational Programs; Annual Reports; Director of Human Services; Audit
RELATING TO OFFICE OF YOUTH SERVICES.
Permits individual vocational programs within the purview of the office of youth services to engage in commercial enterprises, including the sale of goods and services, for self-sustainability purposes, for young adults only. Establishes the office of youth services revolving fund. Requires the office of youth services to submit annual reports to the legislature on the fiscal transactions and expenses of each service or program. Requires the director of human services to conduct an audit of the office of youth services if the annual fiscal transactions and expenses reports are not submitted in a timely manner. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD1) |
(S)
4/27/2022- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-28-22 3:40PM; Conference Room 329. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHH, FIN |
HB974 |
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SB1134 SD2 HD1
Department of Human Services; Vulnerable Adults; Right of Entry; Caregiver Neglect; Self-Neglect; Physical Abuse
RELATING TO ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Broadens the department of human services employees' right of entry into a vulnerable adult's premises without a warrant to investigate any caregiver neglect, self-neglect, or physical abuse. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD1) |
(H)
3/23/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kitagawa, Kong excused (2). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHH, JHA |
HB980 |
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SB1137 SD2 HD2 CD1
Spouse and Child Abuse Special Fund; Department of Human Services; Federal Reimbursements ($)
RELATING TO THE SPOUSE AND CHILD ABUSE SPECIAL FUND.
Allows the Spouse and Child Abuse Special Fund to retain up to $5,000,000 of federal reimbursements received from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, in the year following the fiscal year in which Family First Prevention Services funds and the Title IV-E funds were expended to be deposited and retained. Repeals on 6/30/2027. (CD1) |
(H)
7/7/2022- Act 250, on 07/07/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1353). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHH, FIN |
HB983 |
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SB1138 SD2 HD2 CD1
Office of Health Care Assurance Special Fund; Ceiling; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF HEALTHCARE ASSURANCE SPECIAL FUND.
Establishes the annual expenditure ceiling of the Office of Health Care Assurance Special Fund through the state budget process. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
(H)
6/16/2022- Act 038, on 06/15/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1138). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHH, FIN |
HB984 |
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SB1140 SD2
Newborn; Hearing Screening; Diagnostic Tests
RELATING TO NEWBORN HEARING SCREENING.
Amends the newborn hearing screening statute to mandate reporting of diagnostic audiologic evaluation results to improve hearing follow-up of infants. Updates definitions and terminology. (SD2) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to HHH, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHH, CPC, FIN |
HB986 |
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SB1141 SD1
Hearing and Vision Program; Hearing Screening; Vision Screening
RELATING TO HEARING AND VISION PROGRAM.
Amends the hearing and vision program statute to increase the early identification of children with hearing or vision loss, by establishing consistent protocols for hearing and vision screening and follow-up, screener training, and data collection for quality improvement. (SD1) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to HHH, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHH, FIN |
HB987 |
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SB1169 SD1
Water Licenses; Disposition
RELATING TO DISPOSITION OF WATER LICENSES BY THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
Clarifies the conditions and manner in which the Board of Land and Natural Resources may dispose water by license. (SD1) |
(S)
1/24/2022- The committee on JDC has deleted the measure from decision making scheduled on 01-28-22 9:30AM; Via Videoconference. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL, JDC |
HB1015 |
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SB1211 SD2 HD1 CD1
Department of Transportation; Motor Carrier Safety Law; Farm Vehicle
RELATING TO MOTOR CARRIERS.
Repeals the exemption for certain vehicles used by farmers from the motor carrier safety law. (CD1) |
(H)
6/17/2022- Act 084, on 06/17/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1184). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPC, JHA |
HB1057 |
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SB1260 SD1 HD1
Bail; Release; Detention
RELATING TO CRIMINAL PRETRIAL REFORM.
Eliminates the use of monetary bail and requires defendants to be released on their own recognizance for traffic offenses; violations; and nonviolent petty misdemeanor, misdemeanor, and class C felony offenses, with certain exceptions. Effective 7/1/3021. (HD1) |
(S)
4/26/2022- Received notice of discharge of all conferees (Hse. Com. No. 797). |
RHOADS |
JHA, FIN |
HB1111 |
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SB1277
Environmental Justice; Mapping; Data Collection
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE MAPPING.
Establishes the environmental justice mapping task force and an advisory council to develop high-quality data relating to environmental justice concerns, identify environmental justice communities, and devise a method to correct for racist and unjust practices leading to historical and current environmental injustices. |
(S)
2/18/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. |
CHANG |
AEN, JDC |
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SB1281 SD1
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Hawaiian Home Lands; Beneficiaries; Monthly Reports
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT.
Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to release to beneficiaries of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, monthly reports that contain certain information on leases and fiscal matters. (SD1) |
(S)
2/18/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC. |
FEVELLA, CHANG, GABBARD, LEE, Acasio, Kidani, Kim, Riviere, Wakai |
HWN, WAM/JDC |
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SB1294 SD2 HD1
Adult Dental Benefits; Medicaid; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MEDICAID BENEFITS.
Appropriates funds to reinstate the basic package of diagnostic, preventive, and restorative dental benefits to adult medicaid enrollees. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD1) |
(S)
4/26/2022- Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-27-22 3:40PM; Conference Room 329. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, ACASIO, KANUHA, MISALUCHA, Gabbard, Inouye, Kidani, Kim, Nishihara, Riviere, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi |
HHH, FIN |
HB866 |
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SB1297 SD1 HD1 CD1
Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; Maui; MauiGrown Coffee, Inc. ($)
RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST MAUIGROWN COFFEE, INC.
Extends the authorization to issue special purpose revenue bonds to assist MauiGrown Coffee, Inc., with the operation and expansion of its farm and mill. (CD1) |
(H)
7/12/2022- Vetoed (Gov. Msg. No. 1392). |
BAKER |
AGR, FIN |
HB1375 |
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SB1315
Food Manufacturer Tax Credit
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes a food manufacturer tax credit. Defines qualified taxpayers as manufacturers that produce value-added products using local crops. |
(S)
2/18/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party), ACASIO, CHANG, KANUHA, KEOHOKALOLE, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO |
AEN, WAM |
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SB1316
Agricultural Production Tax Credit
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes an agricultural production tax credit that includes agricultural producers who produce at least fifty per cent of food crops for local consumption. |
(S)
2/18/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party), ACASIO, CHANG, KANUHA, KEOHOKALOLE |
AEN, WAM |
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SB1346 SD2 HD1
Judiciary; Juror Compensation
RELATING TO JUROR COMPENSATION.
Increases compensation for a juror or a prospective juror from $30 to $50 for each day of attendance at court. Effective 1/1/2222. (HD1) |
(H)
3/23/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kitagawa, Kong excused (2). |
GABBARD, CHANG, KANUHA, LEE, MISALUCHA, RIVIERE, Ihara, Kidani, Kim, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
JHA, FIN |
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SB1347 SD1 HD2
Sex Trafficking Prevention Training; Department of Education
RELATING TO SEX TRAFFICKING PREVENTION.
Requires the department of education to offer training for teachers, educational officers, and school-based personnel including behavioral health specialists, security, custodial, and support staff on sex trafficking prevention and response. Effective 7/1/2051. (HD2) |
(H)
3/24/2022- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ohno, Quinlan excused (2). |
GABBARD, CHANG, KANUHA, LEE, MISALUCHA, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
EDN, JHA, FIN |
HB692 |
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SB1348
Water Carriers; Maritime Commission; Establishment; Public Utilities Commission; Transfer of Functions; Maritime Commission Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WATER CARRIERS.
Establishes the maritime commission to oversee the regulation of water carriers in the State. Transfers the oversight of water carriers by the public utilities commission to the maritime commission and makes associated conforming amendments. Establishes the maritime commission special fund. Makes an appropriation. Effective 7/1/2022. |
(S)
2/15/2022- The committee on TRS deferred the measure. |
GABBARD, LEE, Keith-Agaran, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
TRS, CPN/WAM |
HB1129 |
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SB1357 SD1
Traffic Violations; Vehicles on Public Streets; Display of Materials Affecting Safety; Prohibition; Fines
RELATING TO TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS.
Limits display of any material that distracts, obstructs the view of, or affects the safety of other drivers, including but not limited to flags, towels, sheets, and cloths, on vehicles being operated or moved on a public street, road, or highway, except when required to be displayed for loads that extend beyond the vehicle. Sets a fine. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/18/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
INOUYE |
TRS, JDC |
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SB1411 SD2 HD1 CD1
Historic Preservation Program; Duties; Penalties
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
Increases civil and administrative fines for certain violations of historic and preservation requirements and makes violators liable for costs associated with mitigation or preservation measures. (CD1) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 212, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1313). |
SHIMABUKURO, ACASIO, CHANG, Fevella, Gabbard, Kidani, Nishihara |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
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SB1416
Farmer Equity; Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers; Department of Agriculture
RELATING TO FARMER EQUITY.
Establishes provisions within the department of agriculture to enhance farmer equity by ensuring inclusion of socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers in the development, implementation, and enforcement of food and agriculture laws, rule, policies, and programs. Requires an annual report to the legislature. |
(S)
2/18/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. |
ACASIO, CHANG, FEVELLA, KIM, Kanuha, Kidani, Moriwaki, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
AEN, JDC |
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SB2001 SD1
Police Reports; Access; Investigation; Police Department
RELATING TO POLICE REPORTS.
Allows surviving immediate family members of deceased persons where law enforcement initiated an investigation to receive a copy of the closing report prepared by the investigating police department after a specified period of time. (SD1) |
(S)
2/9/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
RHOADS |
PSM, JDC |
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SB2002 SD2 HD2
Assistance Animals; Real Estate Transactions; Disability; Reasonable Accommodation; Verification
RELATING TO FAIR HOUSING REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS.
Defines "assistance animal" in the context of Hawaii law prohibiting discrimination in real property transactions. Codifies the administrative process in verifying that a person requesting a reasonable accommodation that includes the use of an assistance animal has a disability and the assistance animal is needed to alleviate one or more symptoms of the person's disability. Specifies that possession of a vest or other distinguishing animal garment, tag, or registration document commonly purchased online and purporting to identify an animal as a service animal or assistance animal does not constitute valid verification. Effective 11/1/2022. (HD2) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 154, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1255). |
RHOADS |
HSG, JHA |
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SB2003
Buildings; Inspections; Structural Integrity; State Building Code
RELATING TO BUILDING INSPECTIONS.
Requires periodic inspections of certain walls and appurtenances of buildings five or more stories in height. |
(S)
1/20/2022- Referred to PSM, WAM. |
RHOADS, Baker |
PSM, WAM |
HB1784 |
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SB2004
Civil Asset Forfeiture; Property Forfeiture
RELATING TO PROPERTY FORFEITURE.
Restricts civil asset forfeiture to cases involving the commission of a felony offense where the property owner has been convicted of an underlying felony offense. Directs forfeiture proceeds to the general fund. Amends the allowable expenses for moneys in the criminal forfeiture fund. Requires the attorney general to adopt rules necessary to carry out the purpose of the Hawaii omnibus criminal forfeiture act. Amends the deadline for the attorney general to report to the legislature on the use of the Hawaii omnibus criminal forfeiture act. Limits the transfer of certain forfeiture property to federal agencies. Establishes records requirements. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Re-Referred to JDC, WAM. |
RHOADS, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
JDC, WAM |
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SB2005
Facial Recognition; Technology; Limitations; Government
RELATING TO VIOLATION OF PRIVACY.
Establishes limits on the government's use of facial recognition systems, with certain specified exceptions. |
(S)
1/20/2022- Referred to GVO/EET, JDC. |
RHOADS, LEE |
GVO/EET, JDC |
HB1869 |
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SB2006
Department of Transportation; Deputy Director of Highways; Advice and Consent
RELATING TO THE DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF HIGHWAYS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
Requires the Deputy Director of Highways of the Department of Transportation to be subject to the advice and consent of the Senate. |
(S)
2/15/2022- The committee on TRS deferred the measure. |
RHOADS, LEE |
TRS, JDC |
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SB2007 SD1
Aviation Fuel Tax; Carbon Tax; Airport Revenue Fund; Tax Credit
RELATING TO A CARBON TAX ON AVIATION FUEL.
Imposes a state carbon emissions tax of $6.25 per ton of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions on all aviation fuel. Directs the aviation fuel tax into the airport revenue fund. Implements a tax credit to mitigate the effects of this tax on lower income taxpayers. Effective January 1, 2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/18/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS, GABBARD, LEE |
AEN/TRS, WAM |
HB1639 |
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SB2008 SD1 HD2 CD1
Condemnation; Joint and Several Liability; Torts; Roads; Private Lanes; Repairs and Maintenance; State and County Governments
RELATING TO HIGHWAYS.
Clarifies that the State and counties may only be held jointly and severally liable for acts or omissions relating to a condemned road that occurred after condemnation. Allows the State and counties to apply flexibility in highway design. (CD1) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 123, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1224). |
RHOADS, LEE |
TRN, JHA, FIN |
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SB2009
State Fire Council Package; Fire Protection; Fire Sprinklers; Tax Credit
RELATING TO FIRE PROTECTION.
Establishes a tax credit of 30% of the actual cost, including installation, water and permitting fees, and related charges, of an automatic fire sprinkler system in any 1- or 2-family dwelling in a structure used only for residential purposes. Sunsets 12/31/2030. |
(S)
1/20/2022- Referred to PSM, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, WAM |
HB1476 |
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SB2010
State Fire Council Package; Home Buyer Fire Protection
RELATING TO FIRE PROTECTION.
Requires builders to provide written cost estimates for residential fire sprinklers to potential buyers of all new one- and two-family dwellings. The state fire council shall provide written information on the benefits of a sprinkler system. |
(S)
1/20/2022- Referred to PSM, CPN. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, CPN |
HB1477 |
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SB2011
State Fire Council Package; Residential Smoke Alarms
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
Requires sellers of residential buildings or structures to equip approved smoke alarms in accordance with current state or county building or residential codes. |
(S)
2/8/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN, JDC |
HB1478 |
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SB2012
State Fire Council Package; Fire Protection; Reduced Ignition Propensity Cigarette Program; Special Fund; Staff
RELATING TO THE REDUCED IGNITION PROPENSITY CIGARETTE PROGRAM.
Provides the State Fire Council additional flexibility in employing personnel to administer the reduced ignition propensity cigarette program. |
(S)
1/20/2022- Referred to PSM, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, WAM |
HB1479 |
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SB2013
State Fire Council Package; Fire Protection; Reduced Ignition Propensity Cigarette Program; Operating Expenses
RELATING TO THE REDUCED IGNITION PROPENSITY CIGARETTE PROGRAM.
Authorizes additional uses of moneys in the reduced ignition propensity cigarette program special fund to support the State Fire Council and its programs and activities. |
(S)
1/20/2022- Referred to PSM, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, WAM |
HB1480 |
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SB2014
State Fire Council Package; Fire Protection; Reduced Ignition Propensity Cigarette Program Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE REDUCED IGNITION PROPENSITY CIGARETTE PROGRAM.
Authorizes additional uses for moneys in the reduced ignition propensity cigarette program special fund to support the State Fire Council and its programs and activities. Appropriates moneys. |
(S)
1/20/2022- Referred to PSM, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, WAM |
HB1481 |
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SB2015
State Fire Council Package; Fire Safety; Sprinklers
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
Shortens the prohibition on county requirements for automatic sprinklers or sprinkler systems in 1- and 2-family detached dwelling units and non-residential agricultural and aquacultural structures located outside urban areas. |
(S)
1/20/2022- Referred to PSM, CPN. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, CPN |
HB1482 |
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SB2016
State Fire Council Package; Fireworks; Cultural Events; Prohibitions; Exceptions
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Imposes a statewide limitation on the sale and use of consumer fireworks, except by permit for cultural events. |
(S)
1/20/2022- Referred to LCA, JDC/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LCA, JDC/WAM |
HB1483 |
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SB2017 SD1 HD2 CD1
State Fire Council Package; Emergency Medical Technician 1; Licensure; Hawaii Medical Board
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES.
Repeals existing law that limits licensure as an emergency medical technician 1 to individuals whose practice is performed in a county with a population of 500,000 or greater. (CD1) |
(H)
6/17/2022- Act 065, on 06/17/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1165). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHH, CPC |
HB1484 |
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SB2018
Minimum Wage; Increase
RELATING TO MINIMUM WAGE.
Increases the minimum wage for certain employees incrementally to $12.00 per hour beginning 10/1/2022, $15.00 per hour beginning 1/1/2024, and $18.00 per hour beginning 1/1/26. |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to LAT, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
TANIGUCHI, ACASIO, CHANG, DECOITE, DELA CRUZ, GABBARD, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Baker, Fevella, Ihara, Inouye, Kim, Kouchi, Nishihara |
LAT, FIN |
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SB2019
Behavioral Health; Crisis Services; Mental Health; 9-8-8 Hotline
RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES.
Requires the Department of Health to establish 9-8-8 call centers that meet certain minimum requirements and to adopt administrative rules. Requires the Department of Health to establish crisis response teams that meet certain requirements. Creates funding mechanisms for crisis and intervention services. Establishes a 9-8-8 fee to fund the services created by this Act. Establishes a board to oversee and implement the services created by this Act. Requires the Department of Health to set a timeline to accomplish the services created by this Act. Establishes the 9-8-8 special fund. |
(S)
1/26/2022- Re-Referred to HTH, WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
HTH, WAM |
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SB2020 SD1
General Excise Tax; Wholesale Sales
RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
Clarifies that, under the general excise tax law, sales to a licensed retail merchant, jobber, or other licensed seller for resale are only eligible for the wholesale tax rate if the resale is subject to the highest general excise tax rate. Adds a similar requirement for sales of tangible personal property to a service provider or for the purpose of providing transient accommodations. (SD1) |
(H)
3/16/2022- The committee(s) on ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
ECD, FIN |
HB1407 |
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SB2021 SD1 HD2 CD1
Office of Hawaiian Affairs; Public Land Trust; Working Group; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INCREASING THE PAYMENT AMOUNT FOR THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS' PRO RATA SHARE OF THE PUBLIC LAND TRUST.
Establishes the annual share of income and proceeds from the public land trust for fiscal year 2022-2023 due to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Establishes and appropriates amounts to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Establishes a working group to determine pro rata share of income and proceeds from the public land trust due annually to Office of Hawaiian Affairs. (CD1) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 226, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1327). |
KEOHOKALOLE |
JHA, FIN |
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SB2022
Hearing and Vision Program; Hearing Screening; Vision Screening
RELATING TO HEARING AND VISION PROGRAM.
Amends the hearing and vision program statute to increase the early identification of children with hearing or vision loss, by establishing consistent protocols for hearing and vision screening and follow-up, screener training, and data collection for quality improvement. |
(S)
2/3/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
HTH, JDC |
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SB2023 SD1
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Fishponds; Marine Finfish Hatchery; Food Security; Appropriation
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN FISHPONDS.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to utilize the current state-of-the-art knowledge in marine finfish hatchery production to establish a functional system to provide pua ama and pua awa to stock loko ia. Appropriates funds. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/22/2022- Re-Referred to WTL/AEN, WAM/JDC. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
WTL/AEN, WAM/JDC |
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SB2024 SD2
Newborns; Hearing Screening; Diagnostic Audiologic Evaluations; DOH
RELATING TO NEWBORN HEARING SCREENING.
Requires diagnostic audiologic evaluation results of newborn hearing screening evaluations, and infants whose hearing status changes, to be provided to the Department of Health. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to HHH, CPC, referral sheet 24 |
KEOHOKALOLE |
HHH, CPC |
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SB2025
Disclosure of Vital Records for Public Health Purposes
RELATING TO THE DISCLOSURE OF VITAL STATISTICS RECORDS.
Amends and repeals sections in chapter 338, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to allow the Department of Health to disclose vital statistics records for public health purposes. Updates eligibility requirements for access to confidential vital records. |
(S)
1/24/2022- The committee(s) on HTH deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 01-26-22 1:00PM; Via Videoconference. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
HTH, JDC |
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SB2026
Emergency Medical Services Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact; EMS Personnel; Licensure
RELATING TO THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL LICENSURE INTERSTATE COMPACT.
Enters Hawaii into the Emergency Medical Services Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact to allow EMS personnel from other states to practice in Hawaii during a declared emergency. |
(S)
2/9/2022- The committee on HTH deferred the measure. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
PSM/HTH, CPN/JDC |
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SB2027 SD1
Murder; Exceptional Depravity; Pregnant Mother; Child; Minor
RELATING TO MURDER.
Amends provisions relating to first degree murder. Adds a person commits the offense of first degree murder if the person knowingly or intentionally causes the death of another person that is less than ten years old or pregnant. Adds a person commits the offense of first degree murder if the murder was especially heinous, atrocious, or cruel manifesting exceptional depravity. Takes effect 7/30/2075. (SD1) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 24 |
KEOHOKALOLE |
JHA |
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SB2028
Fireworks; Enforcement Unit; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ILLEGAL FIREWORKS.
Appropriates funds to create an undercover fireworks enforcement unit that will work a dedicated shift to patrol for illegal activities relating to fireworks. |
(S)
1/21/2022- Referred to PSM, WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
PSM, WAM |
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SB2029 SD1
Parkinson's disease; Parkinson's Disease Research Collection Database; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PARKINSON'S DISEASE RESEARCH.
Establishes the Parkinson's Disease Research Collection Database to be administered by the Department of Health. Establishes within the Department of Health a full-time Parkinson's disease coordinator to implement the Parkinson's Disease Research Collection Database. Appropriations funds to establish one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) permanent civil service Parkinson's disease coordinator and for other operating expenses. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/9/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
HTH, WAM |
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SB2030 SD2
Opioids; Naloxone; Opioid Antagonist; Pharmacists; Prescribing; Dispensing
RELATING TO PRESCRIPTION DRUGS.
Requires a prescriber to offer a prescription of certain drugs under certain circumstances related to opioid overdose. Requires a prescriber to offer patient education under certain circumstances related to opioid overdose. Exempts veterinarians or prescriptions for animals. Requires a pharmacist who dispenses a prescription order for an opioid to notify the individual of the potential dangers of a high dose of an opioid and to offer to dispense to the individual an opioid antagonist; provided that the individual is prescribed specific opioids at specified doses. Exempts patients in hospice or palliative care, residents of veterans community living centers, patients in inpatient or outpatient care. Requires a pharmacist to notify an individual receiving an opioid antagonist of the availability of generic and brand-name opiate antagonists. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to HHH, CPC, referral sheet 24 |
KEOHOKALOLE |
HHH, CPC |
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SB2031 SD1
Health Equity; Department of Health; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF HEALTH EQUITY.
Establishes the Office of Health Equity within the Department of Health. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/18/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
HTH, WAM |
HB2429 |
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SB2032 SD2 HD2 CD1
Genetic Information Privacy Act; Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing Company; Genetic Data; Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices; Penalty
RELATING TO GENETIC INFORMATION PRIVACY.
Establishes the Hawaii Genetic Information Privacy Act. Requires direct-to-consumer genetic testing companies to adhere to certain requirements pertaining to the collection, use, and disclosure of genetic data. Establishes fines for violations. Allows the Office of Consumer Protection to bring civil action against violators. (CD1) |
(H)
7/12/2022- Vetoed (Gov. Msg. No. 1393). |
KEOHOKALOLE, ACASIO, BAKER, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, RIVIERE, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Dela Cruz, Ihara, Inouye, Kim, Nishihara, Wakai |
HHH, CPC, JHA |
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SB2033 SD1
Electronic Prescription Accountability System
RELATING TO THE ELECTRONIC PRESCRIPTION ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEM.
Requires that the dispensing of a pharmacist-prescribed opioid antagonist be reported to the State's Electronic Prescription Accountability System. (SD1) |
(S)
2/9/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KEOHOKALOLE, BAKER, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, Acasio, Dela Cruz, Ihara, Inouye, Kim, Nishihara, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
HTH, JDC |
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SB2034 SD1
Mental Illness; Substance Abuse; Imminently Dangerous Standard; Emergency Hospitalization; Assessment
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Requires assessment of patients who are subject to emergency hospitalization, diagnosed with a mental illness or severe substance use disorder, and found to be lacking decisional capacity to determine if a surrogate or guardian needs to be appointed to make appropriate health care decisions for the patient. Authorizes certain health care providers to make determinations on the presence of mental illness, substance abuse disorder, and decisional capacity of the patient. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/18/2022- The committee(s) on HHH recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KEOHOKALOLE, FEVELLA, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, RIVIERE, Baker, Dela Cruz, Gabbard, Ihara, Kidani, Nishihara, Taniguchi, Wakai |
HHH, JHA |
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SB2035 SD2
Objectives and Policies; Visitor Industry; State Tourism Functional Plan; Hawaii Tourism Authority; Office of Planning and Sustainability
RELATING TO REGENERATIVE TOURISM.
Incorporates a regenerative framework into the State Planning Act by expanding objectives and policies for the visitor industry. Requires an update to the State Tourism Functional Plan to be submitted to the Legislature no later than 20 days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2023. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to LAT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
KEOHOKALOLE, ACASIO, BAKER, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Dela Cruz, Ihara, Inouye, Kidani, Nishihara, Riviere, Wakai |
LAT, CPC, FIN |
HB1767 |
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SB2036
Secular Marriage Solemnization
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Authorizes issuance of licenses to solemnize marriage for persons of a secular or non-religious organization. |
(S)
1/21/2022- Referred to HTH, CPN/JDC. |
KEOHOKALOLE, ACASIO, DELA CRUZ, IHARA, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Baker, Kidani, Nishihara |
HTH, CPN/JDC |
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SB2037
Flavored Tobacco Products; Sale; Ban
RELATING TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
Bans the sale of flavored tobacco products and mislabeled e-liquid products. Effective 1/1/2023. |
(S)
1/26/2022- Re-Referred to HTH/CPN, JDC/WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE, ACASIO, BAKER, FEVELLA, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, WAKAI, Dela Cruz, Gabbard, Ihara, Kanuha, Keith-Agaran, Kim, Nishihara |
HTH/CPN, JDC/WAM |
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SB2038
Early Learning Board; Neighbor Island County Representation
RELATING TO EARLY LEARNING.
Requires that each neighbor island county is represented on the early learning board without term limits, subject to removal and replacement by the mayor of the respective counties. |
(S)
2/9/2022- The committee on EDU deferred the measure. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDU, JDC |
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SB2039
Hawaii State Ethics Commission Package; Ethics Code; Live and Online Classes; Mandatory Training
RELATING TO MANDATORY ETHICS TRAINING.
Requires all new state employees to complete ethics training either live or online within 90 days of the start of employment and every 4 years thereafter. Requires existing employees who have not received ethics training within the immediately preceding 3 years to complete live or online ethics training within 12 months of the Act's effective date and at least once every 4 years thereafter. Specifies that certain state officers shall complete live ethics training. |
(S)
1/21/2022- Referred to LCA, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LCA, JDC |
HB1475 |
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SB2040
Campaign Spending Commission Package; Committee Reports; Time for Candidates to File Preliminary Reports; Time for Committees to Notify Commission of Intent to Receive and Spend in the Aggregate $1,000 or Less
RELATING TO REPORTS FILED WITH THE CAMPAIGN SPENDING COMMISSION.
Housekeeping measure that provides that candidates are not required to file preliminary general reports if they are either unsuccessful or are elected to office in the primary election. Amends subsections (b) and (c) of section 11-339, HRS, to make them consistent with subsection (a) by aggregating contributions and expenditures in determining whether a committee need only file the final election period report. |
(H)
3/23/2022- The committee(s) on GVR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVR, JHA |
HB1427 |
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SB2041
Campaign Spending Commission Package; Orders; Judgments; Enforcement of Judgments; Fines
RELATING TO ORDERS OF THE CAMPAIGN SPENDING COMMISSION.
Amends section 11-410, HRS, by: amending subsection (b) to provide that a person waives the right to a contested case hearing if the person fails to request a contested case hearing within twenty days of receipt of the Campaign Spending Commission’s preliminary determination; and amending subsection (d) to provide that a final order of the Commission may be filed in the First Circuit Court for confirmation as a civil judgment, enforceable and collectible as any other judgment issued in the circuit courts. |
(S)
1/28/2022- Re-Referred to JDC, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
HB1426 |
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SB2042
Campaign Spending Commission Package; Electioneering Communication; Statement of Information; Disclosure Date
RELATING TO ELECTIONEERING COMMUNICATIONS.
Increases the threshold amount of aggregated expenditures for electioneering communications in a calendar year from more than $1,000 to more than $2,000 before statements of information would be required. Amends the definition of "disclosure date" to the date the electioneering communication is publicly distributed and the date of any subsequent public distributions of electioneering communications during the calendar year. Repeals "actual expenditures" from the list of items that are not electioneering communication. |
(S)
1/21/2022- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB1425 |
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SB2043 HD1
Campaign Spending Commission Package; Candidate Committee; Noncandidate Committee; Organizational Report
RELATING TO CANDIDATE COMMITTEE AND NONCANDIDATE COMMITTEE ORGANIZATIONAL REPORTS.
Repeals references in the campaign spending law that have been previously repealed. (HD1) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 171, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1272). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVR, JHA, FIN |
HB1424 |
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SB2044
Campaign Spending Commission Package; Fines; Noncandidate Committees; Independent Expenditures
RELATING TO VIOLATIONS OF CAMPAIGN FINANCE LAW.
Increases from $1,000 to $5,000 the fine that may be assessed for campaign spending law violations against a noncandidate committee making only independent expenditures and that has received at least one contribution of more than $10,000, or spent more than $10,000 in an election period. Allows the Campaign Spending Commission to order that the fine be up to three times the amount of the unlawful contribution or expenditure, and that the payment of the fine assessed against a noncandidate committee, or any portion thereof, be paid from the personal funds of an officer of the noncandidate committee. |
(H)
3/16/2022- The committee(s) on GVR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVR, JHA, FIN |
HB1423 |
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SB2045
Office of Elections Package; Ballots; Tabulation; Recounts
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Repeals deadlines relating to the tabulation of ballots. Amends the circumstances under which mandatory recounts of votes shall occur. |
(S)
1/21/2022- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB1470 |
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SB2046
Office of Elections Package; Political Parties; Dates; Deadlines
RELATING TO POLITICAL PARTIES.
Amends provisions relating to dates and deadlines in statutory provisions governing political parties. |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 24 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
HB1471 |
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SB2047
Office of Elections Package; Petitions; Withdrawal of Signatures
RELATING TO THE WITHDRAWAL OF PETITION SIGNATURES.
Amends statutory provisions relating to the information necessary for a signer of a petition to withdraw the signer's name from the petition. |
(S)
1/21/2022- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB1472 |
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SB2048 SD1 HD1
Hawaii State Association of Counties Package; Penal Code; Chop Shops; Unlawful Chop Shop Activity
RELATING TO UNLAWFUL CHOP SHOP ACTIVITY.
Establishes the class C felony offense of unlawful chop shop activity. Provides for the forfeiture of property connected with chop shop activity. Defines "chop shop." Effective 7/30/2075. (HD1) |
(H)
3/22/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Kapela voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott excused (1). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPC, JHA |
HB1445 |
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SB2049
Hawaii State Association of Counties Package; Coastal Zone Management Act; Definitions; Development; Floor Area
RELATING TO THE COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT ACT.
Amends the definition of "development" in the Coastal Zone Management Act to exclude construction or reconstruction of a single-family residence that is less than 5,000 square feet of floor area and meets other criteria. Defines "floor area" for purposes of the Act. |
(S)
2/7/2022- The committee on WTL deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL, JDC/WAM |
HB1446 |
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SB2050
Hawaii State Association of Counties Package; Lifeguards; Liability; Counties; Civil Damages
RELATING TO LIFEGUARDS.
Provides that any person qualified as a county lifeguard who renders rescue, resuscitative, or other lifeguard services, without remuneration or expectation of remuneration, on a beach or in the ocean in the scope of the person's employment as a county lifeguard, shall not be liable, and the employing county shall not be liable, for any civil damages resulting from the person's act or omissions while providing rescue, resuscitative, or other lifeguard services, except as may result from the person's gross negligence or wanton acts or omissions. |
(S)
1/26/2022- Re-Referred to GVO, JDC/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO, JDC/WAM |
HB1447 |
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SB2051
Hawaii State Association of Counties Package; Statewide Traffic Code; County Fines
RELATING TO TRAFFIC FINES.
Authorizes the respective counties to impose and collect fines for violations of the Statewide Traffic Code, in addition to the fines imposed by the State under Chapter 291C, HRS. |
(S)
1/31/2022- Re-Referred to GVO/TRS, JDC/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO/TRS, JDC/WAM |
HB1448 |
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SB2052
Hawaii State Association of Counties (HSAC) Package; Juneteenth Day; State Holidays
RELATING TO JUNETEENTH DAY.
Makes Juneteenth Day a state holiday. |
(S)
2/1/2022- Re-Referred to LCA/GVO, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LCA/GVO, WAM |
HB1449 |
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SB2053
Hawaii State Association of Counties Package; DOTAX; County Transient Accommodations Tax; Administration; Disposition of Proceeds
RELATING TO THE COUNTY TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX.
Requires county transient accommodations taxes to be levied, assessed, collected, and otherwise administered by the Department of Taxation. Repeals the rate limit on the county transient accommodations tax. Requires transient accommodations tax revenues to be used to address pressures of the visitor industry on the demand for county services. |
(S)
1/21/2022- Referred to EET/GVO, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EET/GVO, WAM |
HB1450 |
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SB2054 SD1
Hawaii State Association of Counties Package; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Climate Change Mitigation Impact Fee; Climate Change Mitigation Special Fund
RELATING TO CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION.
Assesses a climate change mitigation impact fee on every customer who rents, leases, or utilizes a rental motor vehicle. Establishes a climate change mitigation special fund. Specifies that the impact fees collected shall be deposited to the credit of the climate change mitigation special fund. (SD1) |
(S)
2/18/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN, WAM |
HB1451 |
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SB2055
Hawaii State Association of Counties (HSAC) Package; Motor Vehicle Registration; Fees
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION.
Repeals the limitation on the amount that a county increase the fee for certificates of registration for motor vehicles other than U-drive motor vehicles. |
(S)
1/21/2022- Referred to TRS/GVO, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRS/GVO, WAM |
HB1452 |
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SB2056 SD1 HD1 CD1
Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; Soil Classification; Agricultural Land Regulation; Study; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SOIL CLASSIFICATIONS.
Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, in cooperation with the Department of Agriculture and Land Use Commission, to conduct a study of the suitability of soil classification systems for the regulation of agricultural lands. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 189, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1290). |
INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, Riviere |
WAL, AGR, FIN |
HB1668 |
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SB2057
Renewable Energy; Public Utilities Commission; Electric Public Utilities
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Requires the Public Utilities Commission to render decisions on certain power purchase agreement applications within one hundred and eighty days of the filing of the application. Exempts certain power purchase agreement amendments from the Public Utilities Commission review and approval process. For ratemaking proceedings, requires the Public Utilities Commission to complete its deliberations and issue its decision before six months from the date a public utility has filed its application for approval. Effective June 30, 2022. |
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1/31/2022- The committee on EET deferred the measure. |
INOUYE, BAKER, CHANG, DELA CRUZ, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, Kanuha |
EET, CPN |
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SB2058
State Small Boat Harbors; Liveaboard Prohibition
RELATING TO STATE SMALL BOAT HARBORS.
Prohibits the use of vessels as the principal habitation of any person at all state small boat harbors. |
(S)
2/9/2022- The committee(s) on WTL deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 02-11-22 1:10PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. |
INOUYE, Dela Cruz, Keith-Agaran |
WTL, JDC/WAM |
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SB2059 SD1 HD2 CD1
‘Ohi‘a Lehua; State Symbols; Endemic Tree
RELATING TO STATE SYMBOLS.
Designates the ‘ohi‘a lehua as the state endemic tree. Takes effect 7/1/2022. (CD1) |
(S)
5/25/2022- Act 025, 05/24/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1125). |
INOUYE, ACASIO, DELA CRUZ, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, RIVIERE |
CAI, JHA |
HB2202 |
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SB2060
Historic Preservation; Historic Property
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
Amends the definition of "historic property" to require that the property meets the criteria for inclusion in the Hawaii Register of Historic Places. |
(S)
1/21/2022- Referred to WTL, WAM. |
INOUYE, DELA CRUZ, MISALUCHA, RIVIERE, Keith-Agaran |
WTL, WAM |
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SB2061
Counties; Zoning; State Agencies; Developers
RELATING TO COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCES.
Prohibits the counties from requiring, as part of a county zoning ordinance or county rule, a developer with more than one residential unit to obtain the approval of any state agency unless that approval is expressly required by law. |
(S)
1/21/2022- Referred to HOU/GVO, WTL. |
INOUYE |
HOU/GVO, WTL |
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SB2062
Wells; Department of Agriculture; Leased Lands; Food Production; Environmental Impact Statements; Exemption
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS.
Exempts the proposed drilling, construction, or use of a well on lands leased from the Department of Agriculture from the requirements of the environmental impact statements law, provided that the land is being used to support agriculture and food production. |
(S)
2/16/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. |
INOUYE, MISALUCHA, Keith-Agaran |
AEN/WTL, JDC |
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SB2063
Affordable Housing Developments; Veterans; Tax Credit
RELATING TO AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING TAX CREDIT.
Establishes a tax credit for taxpayers who own affordable housing property developments that include a percentage of units prioritizing veteran tenants. |
(S)
1/21/2022- Referred to PSM/HOU, WAM. |
INOUYE, CHANG, MISALUCHA, Kanuha, Keith-Agaran, Riviere |
PSM/HOU, WAM |
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SB2064 SD1
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Division of Forestry and Wildlife; Koa Trees; License to Plant and Harvest
RELATING TO KOA TREES.
Requires the Board of Land and Natural Resources to identify all public lands suitable for the planting of koa trees. Authorizes the Administrator of Forestry and Wildlife to issue licenses to plant, care for, and harvest koa trees in certain circumstances. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
INOUYE, MISALUCHA, Dela Cruz, Keith-Agaran |
AEN/WTL, WAM |
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SB2065 SD2 HD2 CD1
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle; Fishing; State Marine Waters; Prohibition; Department of Land and Natural Resources
RELATING TO FISHING.
Prohibits the possession or use of unmanned aerial vehicles on, in, or near state marine waters for purposes of fishing, unless permitted by the Department of Land and Natural Resources. (CD1) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 207, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1308). |
INOUYE, DELA CRUZ, RIVIERE, Misalucha |
WAL, JHA |
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SB2066
Charter Schools; State Public Charter School Commission; Federal Funding
RELATING TO CHARTER SCHOOLS.
Removes federal funds disbursement authority from State Public Charter School Commission. Authorizes the Department of Budget and Finance to disburse federal funds directly to public charter schools. Repeals the exemption for charter schools from requirements on the administration and use of the federal funds allocated to the State for public education purposes. |
(S)
1/21/2022- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
INOUYE, ACASIO |
EDU, WAM |
HB1865 |
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SB2067 SD1
Burial Sites; Coastal Erosion; State Historic Preservation Division; Office of Hawaiian Affairs; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO BURIAL SITES.
Establishes an inter-division program between the State Historic Preservation Division, Land Division, county burial councils, Office of Conservation and Coastal Lands, and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs that addresses the location, movement, and restoration of Hawaiian burial sites, or ‘iwi, exposed or likely to be exposed to coastal erosion. (SD1) |
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2/3/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
INOUYE, MISALUCHA, Kanuha, Keith-Agaran |
HWN/WTL, WAM |
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SB2068 SD2
HDOA; DLNR; Pasture Leases; Land Transfers; Division of Forestry and Wildlife; Reforestation
RELATING TO LAND MANAGEMENT.
Repeals certain board approval requirements for transfers of certain public lands classified for agricultural use by the Department of Land and Natural Resources to the Department of Agriculture. Clarifies that lands classified for agricultural use to include intensive agricultural, special livestock, and pasture uses. Requires the Department of Agriculture to accept the transfer of lands in pasture use by the Department of Agriculture. Requires the Department of Agriculture, prior to offering a lease, to inquire with the Department of Land and Natural Resources regarding any easements required for access to landlocked forest reserves or other assets on the lands subject to the lease. Requires approval from the Board of Land and Natural Resources and the Board of Agriculture before removing pasture lands for reforestation, or other public purposes. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife to submit a realistic and funded action plan for reforestation on current pasture lands. Requires a 1 year notice to land lessees or permittees prior to approved withdrawal. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
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3/10/2022- Referred to AGR/WAL, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
INOUYE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Dela Cruz |
AGR/WAL, CPC, FIN |
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SB2069
State Departments; Gaming and Fishing Resources; Conservation; Sustainability; Food Security; Rules and Procedures; Report
RELATING TO SUSTAINABILITY.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to recognize that game mammals and game birds provide a food source and play a role in native Hawaiian traditional and customary practices and that striking the right balance between the management of game mammal and game bird populations and sustainability of their natural habitats to reduce negative impacts to important watershed areas is a priority and that the State's unique relationship with the ocean requires careful consideration and management of land and ocean activities that prioritize the public trust responsibilities of the State. Requires each department, office, or agency of the State to update its rules and policies to integrate the local hunting and fishing industries into any food security or sustainability strategies that department, office, or agency employs. |
(S)
1/21/2022- Referred to AEN/HWN/WTL, WAM. |
INOUYE, KANUHA, MISALUCHA, Dela Cruz |
AEN/HWN/WTL, WAM |
HB1872 |
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SB2070 SD1 HD1 CD1
Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative ($)
RELATING TO SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST THE HAWAIIAN LEGACY REFORESTATION INITIATIVE TO RESTORE HAWAII'S FORESTS AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
Authorizes the Department of Budget and Finance to issue special purpose revenue bonds to assist Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative, LLC, in its mission to proliferate a sustainable model of endemic reforestation, ecosystem revitalization, endangered species recovery, and carbon credit sequestering. (CD1) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 197, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1298). |
INOUYE, DECOITE, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, Kanuha |
EEP, JHA, FIN |
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SB2071 SD1 HD1
Education; Seizure Safe Schools; Seizure Disorder Rescue Medication; School Employee Training; Seizure Action Plans; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Beginning 1/1/2023, requires public schools, private schools, and public charter schools to have an employee trained to administer or assist with the self-administration of seizure disorder rescue medication; requires all principals, guidance counselors, and teachers to perform annual self-study reviews of seizure safety materials; requires a seizure action plan in public schools and public charter schools for every diagnosed student and distribution of the plan to employees and volunteers charged with supervising the student; and exempts schools that do not have a student with a seizure disorder. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/18/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on EDN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Branco, Ilagan, McKelvey, Ohno excused (4). |
SHIMABUKURO, ACASIO, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, INOUYE, LEE, MISALUCHA, Baker, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Wakai |
CPC, EDN, FIN |
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SB2072 SD1
Child Protective Act; Family Court; Count-Appointed Attorneys; Indigent Parents
RELATING TO COURT-APPOINTED ATTORNEYS.
Requires the court to appoint counsel to indigent parents upon the filing of a petition for custody or family supervision and make every effort to do so at the first hearing attended by the parents. (SD1) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to HHH, JHA, referral sheet 24 |
SHIMABUKURO, BAKER, CHANG, DECOITE, DELA CRUZ, FEVELLA, INOUYE, KEOHOKALOLE, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Acasio, Kanuha, Keith-Agaran, Kim, Moriwaki, Nishihara, Riviere, Wakai |
HHH, JHA |
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SB2073 SD2
Telehealth; Interactive Telecommunications System; Audio-Only Communication Technology; Mental Health Disorders
RELATING TO TELEHEALTH.
Clarifies reimbursement for services provided through telehealth via an interactive telecommunications system. Defines "interactive telecommunications system". Clarifies that, for services furnished for purposes of diagnosis, evaluation, or treatment of a mental health disorder to a patient in their home, interactive telecommunications may include audio-only communication in certain circumstances. Repeals 07/01/2027. Effective 01/01/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to HHH, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
SHIMABUKURO, ACASIO, BAKER, CHANG, DELA CRUZ, FEVELLA, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Gabbard, Inouye, Kim, Nishihara |
HHH, CPC, FIN |
HB2057 |
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SB2074
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Nuuanu Reservoir Number Four; Recreational Fishing; Hawaii Invasive Species Council; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO RECREATIONAL AQUACULTURE.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to designate the Nuuanu Reservoir Number Four as a state recreation area. Requires the Hawaii Invasive Species Council to amend administrative rules regarding the movement of invasive species to allow the stocking of certain fish in the Nuuanu Reservoir Number Four for recreational fishing. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
2/14/2022- The committee(s) on WTL/AEN deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 02-16-22 1:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. |
WAKAI, MISALUCHA, Chang, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Kim, Nishihara, San Buenaventura |
WTL/AEN, WAM |
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SB2075 SD1 HD1
HTA; Contracts on Marketing; Performance-Based Incentives
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY.
Requires the Hawaii Tourism Authority to include performance-based incentives in all of its professional services contracts. Effective 12/25/2040. (HD1) |
(H)
3/24/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ohno excused (1). |
WAKAI, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, Baker, Chang, Inouye, Nishihara, San Buenaventura |
LAT, FIN |
HB1614 |
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SB2076 SD2 HD3 CD1
University of Hawaii; Hawaii Broadband and Digital Equity Office; Broadband; Working Group; Positions; Statewide Broadband Initiative; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO BROADBAND SERVICE INFRASTRUCTURE.
Requires University of Hawaii and the Hawaii Broadband and Digital Equity Office (Office) to convene a working group to determine the appropriate governance structure to operate, maintain, and oversee broadband assets. Appropriates funds for three full-time positions for the Office and a statewide broadband initiative to be administered by the University of Hawaii. (CD1) |
(H)
7/1/2022- Act 231, on 06/30/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1333). |
WAKAI, CHANG, GABBARD, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, KIM, LEE, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Baker, Ihara, Nishihara, Riviere |
HET, CPC, FIN |
HB1418 |
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SB2077 SD2 HD1
HTA; Board of Directors; Members; Destination Management Action Plans; Tourism Management; Advisory Group
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY.
Adds the director of business, economic development, and tourism as an ex officio voting member of the Hawaii tourism authority board of directors. Adds the director of transportation; chairperson of the board of land and natural resources; chairperson of the board of agriculture; and the executive director of the state foundation on culture and the arts as ex officio nonvoting members of the Hawaii tourism authority board of directors. Clarifies the authority and responsibility of the Hawaii tourism authority board of directors. Repeals the Hawaii tourism authority advisory group. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/24/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Kapela voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ohno excused (1). |
WAKAI, CHANG, LEE, MISALUCHA, Keith-Agaran, Kim, Moriwaki, Nishihara |
LAT, FIN |
HB1615 |
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SB2078
Hawaii Tourism Authority; Ex Officio Member; Board of Land and Natural Resources; Land Use Commission
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY.
Adds the Hawaii Tourism Authority president and chief executive officer as an ex officio member of the Board of Land and Natural Resources and Land Use Commission. |
(S)
2/11/2022- The committee on WTL deferred the measure. |
WAKAI, CHANG, KIM, LEE, MISALUCHA, Gabbard, Nishihara |
EET/WTL, WAM |
HB1616 |
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SB2079 SD1
Taxes; Withholding; Motion Picture, Digital Media, And Film Production Income Tax Credit; Tax Administration Special Fund; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Department of Taxation
RELATING TO TAXES.
Establishes a general excise tax withholding requirement on payments to loan-out companies for services performed in Hawaii for persons claiming the motion picture, digital media, and film production income tax credit (income tax credit). Requires taxpayers claiming the income tax credit to submit a sworn statement and verification review to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism (DBEDT) only if qualified production costs exceed $1,000,000. Requires reports by DBEDT to the Legislature on the income tax credit to identify the dollar amount claimed, name of company, and name of program claiming the credit. Extends the period during which excess income tax credits may be claimed to December 31, 2032. Requires qualified productions that claim the income tax credit to withhold a certain amount and remit that amount within thirty calendar days to the Department of Taxation (DOTAX) to the credit of the general excise tax account of the loan-out company. Amends the uses of the Tax Administration Special Fund. Allows DOTAX to establish four full-time equivalent tax auditor positions to examine claims for the income tax credit and other tax expenditures and to establish application processing fees. (SD1) |
(S)
2/1/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
WAKAI, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, Dela Cruz, Inouye, Taniguchi |
EET, WAM |
HB1982 |
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SB2080
Hawaii-Made Products; Hawaii-Processed Products; Enforcement; Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; "Hawaii Made" Program; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE "MADE IN HAWAII" PROGRAM.
Transfers the enforcement of the "Made in Hawaii" trademark from the Department of Agriculture to the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Renames the "Hawaii Made" program to the "Made in Hawaii" program. Makes an appropriation. |
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2/2/2022- The committee on AEN deferred the measure. |
WAKAI, DECOITE, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, MISALUCHA, Chang, Ihara, Kim, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura |
EET/AEN, WAM/CPN |
HB2227 |
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SB2081 SD2 HD1 CD1
Department of Education; Commercial Enterprises; Revolving Fund
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES REVOLVING FUND.
Establishes the Department of Education Commercial Enterprises Revolving Fund for funds to be expended in the operation of commercial enterprises by the Department of Education. (CD1) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 145, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1246). |
WAKAI, CHANG, LEE, MISALUCHA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Inouye, Kanuha, Keith-Agaran |
EDN, FIN |
HB1409 |
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SB2082
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney's Office Package; Repeat Offenders; Abuse of Family or Household Members; Penalties
RELATING TO ABUSE OF FAMILY OR HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS.
Adds abuse of family or household members to those felonies that qualify for repeat offender sentencing. |
(S)
4/27/2022- Act 018, 04/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1118). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
HB1457 |
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SB2083
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney's Office Package; Criminal Procedure; Criminal Complaints
RELATING TO CRIMINAL COMPLAINTS.
Clarifies acceptable procedure for initiating criminal complaints. |
(S)
1/21/2022- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB1458 |
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SB2084
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney's Office Package; Criminal Procedure; Criminal Complaints
RELATING TO CRIMINAL COMPLAINTS.
Clarifies acceptable procedure for initiating criminal complaints. |
(S)
1/21/2022- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB1541 |
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SB2085
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney's Office Package; Criminal Offenses; Sexual Assault; Minors
RELATING TO SEXUAL ASSAULT OF A MINOR.
Establishes the class B felony offense of continuous sexual assault of a minor under the age of 16 years in the second degree. Amends the offense of continuous sexual assault of a minor under the age of 14 years to apply to minors under the age of 16 years, and to specify that the offense is in the first degree. Effective upon ratification of constitutional amendment. |
(S)
1/21/2022- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB1466 |
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SB2086
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney's Office Package; Juvenile Restitution
RELATING TO JUVENILE RESTITUTION.
Amends section 571-48, HRS, to, upon request, mandate victim restitution in juvenile cases. |
(S)
1/21/2022- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB1459 |
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SB2087 SD2 HD1
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Appropriation ($)
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE VICTIM WITNESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
Appropriates funds to the department of the prosecuting attorney of the city and county of Honolulu as a grant-in-aid for the victim witness assistance program. Effective 1/1/2222. (HD1) |
(H)
3/23/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kitagawa, Kong excused (2). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
HB1460 |
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SB2088 SD2 HD1
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Appropriation ($)
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE CAREER CRIMINAL PROSECUTION UNIT.
Appropriates funds to the department of the prosecuting attorney of the city and county of Honolulu as a grant-in-aid for the career criminal prosecution unit. Effective 1/1/2222. (HD1) |
(H)
3/23/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kitagawa, Kong excused (2). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
HB1461 |
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SB2089 SD2
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney's Office Package; Sexual Assault Crimes; Criminal Offenses; Constitutional Amendment (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE I, SECTION 25, OF THE HAWAII CONSTITUTION REGARDING CRIMES AGAINST MINORS.
Proposes an amendment to Article I, section 25, of the Hawaii Constitution to expand the legislature's present power to define the elements and jury unanimity requirements of the crime of continuous sexual assault of a minor, to include minors who are younger than 16 years of age, rather than only those who are younger than 14 years of age. (SD2) |
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3/21/2022- Notice of bill proposing constitutional amendment transmitted to Governor pursuant to Article XVII, Section 3 (Sen. Com. No. 2). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
HB1465 |
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SB2090
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Witness Fees; Reimbursements; Per Diem Payments
RELATING TO WITNESS FEES IN CRIMINAL CASES.
Clarifies applicable reimbursement to the State or a defendant for expert witness fees, as it pertains to testimony, preparation, and in-court attendance in state court criminal proceedings. |
(S)
1/28/2022- Re-Referred to JDC, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
HB1462 |
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SB2091 SD1 HD2 CD1
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney's Office Package; Executive Pardon; Criminal Procedure
RELATING TO EXECUTIVE PARDONS.
Establishes a comprehensive application process for executive pardons. Takes effect 1/1/2023. (CD1) |
(H)
7/12/2022- Vetoed (Gov. Msg. No. 1394). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CMV, JHA |
HB1463 |
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SB2092 SD1
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney's Office Package; Criminal Offenses; Child Torture
RELATING TO CHILD TORTURE.
Adds a new section to Chapter 709, HRS, to establish the class A felony offense of child torture. (SD1) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 24 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
HB1464 |
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SB2093
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney's Office Package; Criminal Offenses; Continuous Abuse of a Minor
RELATING TO CHILD ABUSE.
Adds a new section to Chapter 709, HRS, to criminalize continuous abuse of a minor under the age of 16 years. Effective upon ratification of constitutional amendment. |
(S)
1/21/2022- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB1467 |
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SB2094
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney Package; Possession of Firearms
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Amends prohibition against certain individuals possessing or owning firearms to clarify that all individuals charged with a felony offense or convicted of certain offenses are prohibited from possessing a firearm. |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 24 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
HB1468 |
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SB2095
Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney's Office Package; Unauthorized Control of a Propelled Vehicle; Criminal Procedure
RELATING TO UNAUTHORIZED CONTROL OF A PROPELLED VEHICLE.
Creates an affirmative defense for anyone charged with unauthorized control of a propelled vehicle, where the defendant purchased the vehicle in good faith and believed themselves to be the actual owner of the vehicle. |
(S)
1/21/2022- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB1469 |
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SB2096 SD1
Maui County Council Package; Vehicles; Operation; Intoxicants
RELATING TO THE USE OF INTOXICANTS WHILE OPERATING A VEHICLE.
Lowers the threshold blood alcohol content for the offense of operating a vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant. (SD1) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 24 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
HB1437 |
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SB2097
Maui County Council Package; Penal Code; Chop Shops; Unlawful Chop Shop Activity
RELATING TO UNLAWFUL CHOP SHOP ACTIVITY.
Establishes the criminal offenses of unlawful chop shop activity in the first and second degrees. Provides for the forfeiture of property connected with chop shop activity. Defines "chop shop." |
(S)
1/21/2022- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB1438 |
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SB2098
Maui County Council Package; Environmental Protection; Green Fees; Conservation; Workforce; Services; Transient Accommodations
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
Establishes a green fee surcharge on transient accommodations for the purposes of funding workforce and services that promote certain environmental goals. Repeals on June 30, 2032. |
(S)
1/21/2022- Referred to AEN/EET, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN/EET, WAM |
HB1439 |
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SB2099
Maui County Council Package; Minimum Wage
RELATING TO THE MINIMUM WAGE.
Requires that beginning on 1/1/2026, and each year thereafter, the adjusted minimum wage rate to be recalculated using the most recent self-sufficiency income standard for one adult in the State of Hawaii. Requires that the adjusted minimum wage go into effect starting 7/1/2026 and each year thereafter. Repeals the tip credit. |
(S)
1/21/2022- Referred to LCA, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LCA, WAM |
HB1440 |
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SB2100
CIP; Maui County Council Package; GO Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENTS IN THE COUNTY OF MAUI.
Authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the county of Maui. |
(S)
1/21/2022- Referred to GVO, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO, WAM |
HB1441 |
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SB2101
Maui County Council Package; Coastal Zone Management Act; Development; Floor Area; Definitions
RELATING TO THE COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT ACT.
Amends the definition of "development" in the Coastal Zone Management Act to exclude construction or reconstruction of a single-family residence that is less than five thousand square feet of floor area and meets other criteria. Defines "floor area" for purposes of the Act. |
(S)
2/7/2022- The committee on WTL deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL, WAM |
HB1442 |
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SB2102
Maui County Council Package; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Climate Change Mitigation Impact Fee; Climate Change Mitigation Special Fund
RELATING TO CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION.
Assesses a climate change mitigation impact fee on every customer who rents, leases, or utilizes a rental motor vehicle. Establishes a climate change mitigation special fund. Specifies that the impact fees collected shall be deposited to the credit of the general fund; provided that, beginning 7/1/2024, the impact fees shall be deposited to the credit of the climate change mitigation special fund. |
(S)
1/21/2022- Referred to AEN/EET, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN/EET, WAM |
HB1443 |
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SB2103
Maui County Council Package; Kalawao County; Maui County; Department of Health
RELATING TO COUNTY GOVERNANCE.
Abolishes Kalawao County and incorporates the area into Maui County. |
(S)
1/26/2022- Re-Referred to GVO/HTH, JDC/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO/HTH, JDC/WAM |
HB1444 |
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SB2104
City and County of Honolulu Mayor's Package; Driver's Licenses; Out of State; Procedures
RELATING TO OUT OF STATE DRIVER'S LICENSES.
Establishes procedures for transferring out of state driver's licenses. |
(S)
1/21/2022- Referred to TRS/PSM, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRS/PSM, JDC |
HB1428 |
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SB2105 SD1
City and County of Honolulu Mayor's Package; Driver's Licenses; Renewal; Online; Electronic; Digital
RELATING TO RENEWAL OF DRIVER'S LICENSES.
Allows for the renewal of driver's licenses online or by electronic or digital means. Takes effect 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRS, JDC |
HB1429 |
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SB2106 SD1
City and County of Honolulu Mayor's Package; Concessions; Public Property; Advertising
RELATING TO CONCESSIONS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY.
Allows advertising of concessions on public property to be done via newspaper publication or online advertising. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/8/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL, JDC/WAM |
HB1430 |
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SB2107
City and County of Honolulu Mayor's Package; Public Facilities; Special Management Areas; Development; Definition
RELATING TO SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREAS.
Exempts public facilities from review and permitting requirements applicable to special management areas by amending the definition of "development". |
(S)
2/4/2022- The committee on WTL deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL, JDC/WAM |
HB1431 |
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SB2108 SD1
City and County of Honolulu Mayor's Package; Concessions; Public Property; Bids; Proposals
RELATING TO CONCESSIONS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY.
Increases the term of a concession from fifteen to twenty-five years and removes the requirement that certain concessions can only be awarded to nonprofit organizations. Provides that the director of parks and recreation of the respective county in their sole discretion to avoid vagueness in the present law should make certain decisions and designation. Exempts concessions on public property whose operations provide historical and cultural information, goods, and services within the State from bidding requirements. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/8/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL, JDC/WAM |
HB1432 |
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SB2109
City and County of Honolulu Mayor's Package; Driver's Licenses; Expiration; Elders; Senior Citizens
RELATING TO EXPIRATION OF LICENSES.
Changes from 2 to 4 years the period for renewal of driver's licenses for individuals over 72 years of age. |
(S)
1/21/2022- Referred to TRS, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRS, JDC |
HB1433 |
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SB2110
City and County of Honolulu Mayor's Package; Civil Fines; Sale of Real Property
RELATING TO THE COUNTIES.
Authorizes counties, after adoption of an ordinance, to sell private property after all notices, orders, and appeal proceedings are exhausted and to use those revenues to pay unpaid civil fines related to that property. |
(S)
1/26/2022- Re-Referred to GVO, JDC/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO, JDC/WAM |
HB1434 |
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SB2111 SD2
City and County of Honolulu Mayor's Package; Public Notices; Publication
RELATING TO PUBLIC NOTICES.
Allows government agencies under certain circumstances to publish public notices on an official website as an alternative to a newspaper. (SD2) |
(H)
3/15/2022- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, CPC, FIN |
HB1435 |
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SB2112
City and County of Honolulu Mayor's Package; Development Rights; Sea Level Rise
RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS.
Expands the authority of the counties to transfer development rights to address areas at risk of sea level rise, coastal erosion, storm surge, or flooding. |
(S)
1/21/2022- Referred to WTL/GVO, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL/GVO, WAM |
HB1436 |
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SB2113 SD1
Judiciary Package; Supplemental Appropriations; Budget ($)
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.
Appropriates supplemental funds for the Judiciary for the fiscal biennium beginning 7/1/2021 and ending 6/30/2023. (SD1) |
(S)
2/18/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
HB1536 |
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SB2114
Judiciary Package; Children's Justice Program; Purposes
RELATING TO THE CHILDREN'S JUSTICE PROGRAM.
Updates the purpose of the children's justice program to include investigation and management of cases involving suspected or confirmed child sex trafficking, commercial sexual exploitation of children, other child maltreatment, and child witnesses to crime or violence. Makes conforming amendments. |
(S)
4/27/2022- Act 017, 04/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1117). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
HB1537 |
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SB2115 SD1 HD2 CD1
Judiciary Package; Juveniles; Room Confinement; Detention;
RELATING TO THE ROOM CONFINEMENT OF MINORS.
Requires certain children under family court jurisdiction to be taken without unnecessary delay to the court or place of shelter designated by the court. Establishes conditions and time limits for placing a minor in room confinement at a detention or adult jail facility. (CD1) |
(H)
7/12/2022- Act 290, on 07/12/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1419). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHH, JHA, FIN |
HB1538 |
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SB2116
Judiciary Package; Judges; Court Staff; Information; Safety
RELATING TO THE SAFETY OF JUDICIARY PERSONNEL.
Prohibits the posting of judges' and other court staff's personal information on the internet with the intent to intimidate or threaten. Establishes a judicial security task force to review and recommend additional measures for ensuring the safety of federal and state judges and specified judicial staff while taking into consideration the operational needs of government offices, agencies and the public. |
(S)
1/21/2022- Referred to JDC/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC/WAM |
HB1539 |
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SB2117
Honolulu Police Department Package; Traffic Code; Refusal to Provide Information
RELATING TO TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS.
Specifies that refusing to provide identifying information to a police officer when being detained for a traffic offense is a petty misdemeanor. |
(S)
1/21/2022- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC |
HB1453 |
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SB2118 SD1 HD2 CD1
Honolulu Police Department Package; Traffic Code; Moped; Driver's License
RELATING TO TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS.
Requires the driver of a moped to be in immediate possession of a valid driver's license or instruction permit at all times. (CD1) |
(H)
6/17/2022- Act 085, on 06/17/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1185). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRN, JHA |
HB1454 |
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SB2119
Honolulu Police Department Package; Penal Code; Robbery in the First Degree
RELATING TO ROBBERY IN THE FIRST DEGREE.
Amends the offense of robbery in the first degree to include being armed with an electric gun. |
(S)
1/21/2022- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB1455 |
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SB2120
Honolulu Police Department Package; Penal Code; Theft in the Second Degree
RELATING TO THEFT IN THE SECOND DEGREE.
Amends the offense of theft in the second degree to include theft of an electric gun. |
(S)
1/21/2022- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB1456 |
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SB2121 SD1
Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) Package; Environmental Review; Socioeconomic Disparities
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW.
Requires environmental impact statements to consider whether the proposed action will exacerbate socioeconomic disparities. Takes effect 7/30/2075. (SD1) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to EEP, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EEP, JHA, FIN |
HB1473 |
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SB2122 SD1
Office of Hawaiian Affairs Package; Public Land Trust; Pro Rata Share ($)
RELATING TO INCREASING THE OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS' PRO RATA SHARE OF THE PUBLIC LAND TRUST.
Establishes the Office of Hawaiian Affairs' pro rata share of the moneys derived from the public land trust. Transfers moneys to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs for income and proceeds due from the use of the public land trust lands between July 1, 2012, and June 30, 2022, that was misallocated, underreported, or underpaid to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. (SD1) |
(S)
2/22/2022- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HWN, WAM |
HB1474 |
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SB2123 SD1
Financial Disclosure Statements; Public Records; Inspection and Duplication; Redaction
RELATING TO STATE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS.
Requires certain information on the financial disclosure statements deemed to be public records for non-paid volunteer members of state boards and commissions to be redacted. Effective 1/1/2023. (SD1) |
(S)
2/18/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO, JDC/WAM |
HB1849 |
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SB2124 SD2 HD1
Noise Control; Department of Health; County Liquor Commissions; County Liquor Control Adjudication Boards; Maximum Permissible Sound Level; Enforcement; Law Enforcement Officers; Liquor License
RELATING TO NOISE CONTROL.
Authorizes county liquor commissions and liquor control adjudication boards to revoke or suspend; deny the application, renewal, or transfer of; or withhold issuance of a liquor license when the licensee or applicant fails to take corrective action to address noise complaints or violations. Sets maximum permissible noise levels in dBC measurements for noise emitted by establishments licensed to sell liquor and clarifies that emission of noise that exceeds the maximum permissible noise level constitutes a noise violation. Authorizes law enforcement officers to enforce noise violations by issuing summons or citations. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD1) |
(H)
4/4/2022- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, LEE, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, RIVIERE, Baker, Dela Cruz, Ihara, Wakai |
HHH, JHA |
HB1854 |
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SB2125 HD1 CD1
Liquor Licenses; Liquor Commission; Liquor Control Adjudication Board; Offenses; Violation; Fines
RELATING TO LIQUOR LICENSES.
Increases the maximum allowable fine for violation of liquor control laws by a licensee from $2,000 to $5,000. (CD1) |
(H)
6/17/2022- Act 045, on 06/17/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1145). |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, RHOADS, Baker, Dela Cruz, Gabbard, Ihara, Kim, Riviere |
CPC, FIN |
HB1855 |
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SB2126
Vehicles; Motorcycles; Motor Scooters; Noise Emission; Mufflers; Fines
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Increases the minimum and potential maximum fine for violating certain provisions relating to the installation of a noisy muffler. |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to HHH, JHA, referral sheet 24 |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, GABBARD, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, RHOADS, RIVIERE, Acasio, Dela Cruz, Ihara, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
HHH, JHA |
HB1856 |
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SB2127 SD1
Vehicles; Noise; Pollution; Nuisance; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO NOISE POLLUTION.
Establishes the noise pollution task force within the Department of Health to investigate noise pollution and provide recommendations on how to better regulate excessive noise pollution throughout the State, from both stationary and non-stationary sources. Appropriates funds. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2022- Re-Referred to HTH/TRS, JDC/WAM. |
MORIWAKI, ACASIO, CHANG, GABBARD, LEE, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, Dela Cruz, Ihara, Kim, Riviere, San Buenaventura, Taniguchi, Wakai |
HTH/TRS, JDC/WAM |
HB1545 |
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SB2128
Air Pollution; Small Off-road Engines
RELATING TO AIR POLLUTION.
Requires DOH to, consistent with federal law, adopt cost-effective and technologically feasible regulations to prohibit engine exhaust and evaporative emissions from new small off-road engines. Requires DOH to report to the legislature by December 31, 2023, with recommendations for funding for commercial rebates or similar incentive funding to support the transition to zero-emission small off-road equipment operations. |
(S)
2/16/2022- The committee on HTH deferred the measure. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, LEE, MISALUCHA, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Wakai |
HTH, WAM |
HB1546 |
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SB2129
Feral Roosters and Chickens; Eradication; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Division of State Parks; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FERAL ROOSTERS AND CHICKENS.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Natural Resources Division of State Parks for the eradication of feral roosters and chickens on state lands. |
(S)
2/7/2022- The committee on WTL deferred the measure. |
RHOADS, RIVIERE, Wakai |
WTL, WAM |
HB1845 |
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SB2130 SD1
Crime Victim Compensation Fee; Crime Victim Compensation Commission
RELATING TO THE CRIME VICTIM COMPENSATION FEE.
Allows a Court to waive payment of the Crime Victim Compensation Fee if the defendant is unable or extremely unlikely to be able to pay even part of the fee in the next seven years. Requires a written decision or order with a written basis for the decision if a Court waives the Crime Victim Compensation Fee. Allows a Court to partially waive the Crime Victim Compensation Fee if the defendant has difficulty paying the entire fee. Effective 7/30/2075. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS |
JDC, WAM |
HB1624 |
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SB2131 SD1
Crime Victim Compensation Special Fund; Crime Victim Compensation Fee; Crime Victim Compensation Commission
RELATING TO THE CRIME VICTIM COMPENSATION SPECIAL FUND.
Exempts the Crime Victim Compensation Special Fund from transfers for central service expenses and from paying reimbursements for departmental administrative expenses from July 1, 2022, to July 1, 2025. Effective 7/30/2075. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS |
JDC, WAM |
HB1625 |
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SB2132 SD2
DOH; Adult Mental Health; Positions; Restoration; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ADULT MENTAL HEALTH.
Restores Department of Health Adult Mental Health Division funding and permanent positions cut during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. Appropriates moneys. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to HHH, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
RHOADS |
HHH, FIN |
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SB2133 SD1
Ignition Interlock Device; Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence of an Intoxicant; Penalties; Compliance
RELATING TO THE STATEWIDE TRAFFIC CODE.
Requires any person operating a vehicle with an ignition interlock to have government issued identification in their immediate possession. Expands the offense of circumventing or tampering with an ignition interlock to include obscuring the camera lens or not providing a picture of the driver. Establishes a new fine for those who operate or assume actual physical control of a motor vehicle while having a blood alcohol content of .05-.08. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/18/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
LEE, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, Baker, Gabbard, Ihara, Kim, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
TRS, JDC |
HB1884 |
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SB2134 SD1
Department of Transportation; Harbors; Leases
RELATING TO HARBORS.
Authorizes the Department of Transportation to negotiate leases for the non-maritime use of commercial harbors, commercial harbor and waterfront improvements, ports, docks, wharves, piers, quays, bulkheads, and landings within the Aloha Tower complex. (SD1) |
(S)
2/18/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
LEE |
TRS/WTL, JDC/WAM |
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SB2135 SD1
Beach Cleanups; Shoreline Restoration; Ocean Stewardship Special Fund
RELATING TO THE OCEAN STEWARDSHIP SPECIAL FUND.
Authorizes the Ocean Stewardship Special Fund to be used for planning, development, designing, or implementation of beach restoration projects, including the awarding of grants to nonprofit organizations for beach and nearshore environmental cleanup. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
LEE, CHANG, GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Baker, Ihara, Kim, Moriwaki, Nishihara, Riviere |
WTL, WAM |
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SB2136 HD1 CD1
Jury Service; Discrimination; Prohibition
RELATING TO JURY SERVICE.
Prohibits juror exclusion based on gender identity or expression. (CD1) |
(H)
6/17/2022- Act 040, on 06/16/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1140). |
LEE, BAKER, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Ihara |
JHA, FIN |
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SB2137 SD2 HD1 CD1
Department of Health; Clean and Sober Homes; County Permits; Clean and Sober Homes Registry
RELATING TO TRANSITIONAL HOUSING.
Requires the department of health and pertinent county agencies to work together to resolve problems and complaints regarding clean and sober homes. Requires the department of health to educate the public on certain matters related to clean and sober homes. (CD1) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 155, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1256). |
DELA CRUZ, GABBARD, INOUYE, KIDANI, Baker, Wakai |
HHH, JHA |
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SB2138 SD1 HD1
State Ethics Code; State Employees; Interns
RELATING TO STATE EMPLOYEES.
Subjects interns who work for the State to the state ethics code by defining and including the term "intern" in the definition of employees, who are subject to the provisions of the code. Effective 7/1/2112. (HD1) |
(H)
3/18/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on LAT with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Branco, Ilagan, McKelvey, Ohno excused (4). |
DELA CRUZ, DECOITE, GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, Baker, Wakai |
GVR, LAT, FIN |
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SB2139
Public Procurement; Capital Improvement Projects; Professional Services; Cap
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS.
Prohibits the expenditure of more than 15% of a capital improvement project's budget on professional services. |
(S)
1/27/2022- The committee on GVO deferred the measure. |
DELA CRUZ, DECOITE, INOUYE, KIDANI, LEE, MORIWAKI, Baker, Gabbard, Keith-Agaran, Wakai |
GVO, WAM |
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SB2140
Works of Art Special Fund; State Foundation on Culture and the Arts; Statues; New Buildings
RELATING TO THE WORKS OF ART SPECIAL FUND.
Requires that a certain percentage of expenditures from the works of art special fund be used for the commissioning of statues at new state buildings. |
(S)
1/21/2022- Referred to LCA, WAM. |
DELA CRUZ, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, Baker, Gabbard, Moriwaki |
LCA, WAM |
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SB2141
Erin's Law; DOE; Sexual Abuse Prevention; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the Department of Education to establish and implement a sexual abuse prevention education program to educate public and charter school students on sexual abuse prevention, provide relevant training to teachers and staff, and inform parents and guardians about important child sexual abuse topics. Requires the Board of Education to adopt policies to effectuate the program. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates moneys. |
(S)
1/21/2022- Referred to EDU/HMS, WAM. |
DELA CRUZ, BAKER, CHANG, GABBARD, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, Kidani, Moriwaki, Wakai |
EDU/HMS, WAM |
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SB2142 SD1 HD1 CD1
University of Hawaii; Department of Education; Computer Science; Teaching; Education; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO COMPUTER SCIENCE.
Allows Department of Education students to fulfill graduation requirements by taking world language, fine arts, career and technical education, or computer science courses. Establishes a scholarship at the University of Hawaii to encourage students majoring in education to take a computer science course. Requires the University of Hawaii to establish computer science pathways for students majoring in education. Requires teacher licensing and certification to include computer science. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
(H)
7/12/2022- Vetoed (Gov. Msg. No. 1395). |
DELA CRUZ, BAKER, GABBARD, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, WAKAI, Chang |
EDN/HET, FIN |
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SB2143 SD2 HD1
Open Meetings; Community Meetings; Board Packets
RELATING TO BOARD MEETINGS.
Defines "board packet" and requires each state board to make its board packets publicly available at least forty-eight hours prior to the board meeting, but only if the board uses board packets. Effective 7/1/2112. (HD1) |
(H)
3/24/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ohno excused (1). |
DELA CRUZ, CHANG, DECOITE, GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, LEE, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, Wakai |
GVR, JHA |
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SB2144 SD1 HD1 CD1
Office of Enterprise Technology Services; Disability and Communication Access Board; Information Technology; Electronic Information Technology; Accessibility Standards; Procurement
RELATING TO ELECTRONIC INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ACCESSIBILITY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.
Requires the Office of Enterprise Technology Services, in consultation with the Disability and Communication Access Board and a working group composed of stakeholders, to develop and publish, and periodically review and update, electronic information technology accessibility standards to be implemented by all state entities. (CD1) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 172, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1273). |
DELA CRUZ, BAKER, GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, LEE, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, Shimabukuro |
HHH/HET, FIN |
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SB2145
PUC; Renewable Energy; Transmission Lines; Timely Interconnection
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Requires the Public Utilities Commission to develop and adopt reliability standards and interconnection requirements to facilitate the timely interconnection of utility-scale renewable energy projects. |
(S)
1/28/2022- Re-Referred to EET, CPN/WAM. |
DELA CRUZ, BAKER, CHANG, GABBARD, KIDANI, MISALUCHA, RHOADS |
EET, CPN/WAM |
HB1612 |
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SB2146
PUC; Renewable Energy; Transmission Lines; Timely Interconnection
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Requires the Public Utilities Commission to develop and adopt reliability standards and interconnection requirements to facilitate the timely interconnection of utility-scale renewable energy projects. |
(S)
1/28/2022- Re-Referred to EET, CPN/WAM. |
DELA CRUZ, BAKER, CHANG, GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MISALUCHA, RHOADS |
EET, CPN/WAM |
HB1613 |
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SB2147 SD1
Elections; Candidates; Nomination Papers; Availability
RELATING TO NOMINATION PAPERS.
Extends by one month the deadline by which nomination papers for candidates for elected office shall be made available. Repeals on the same date of the repeal of section 4 of Act 14, Session Laws of Hawaii 2021. Takes effect 7/30/2075. (SD1) |
(H)
3/23/2022- The committee(s) on GVR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
DELA CRUZ, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, Baker, Chang, Gabbard, Shimabukuro |
GVR, JHA |
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SB2148
State Building Code Council; Building Codes and Standards; Financial Impacts
RELATING TO THE STATE BUILDING CODE COUNCIL.
Requires the state building code council to consult with building industry trade associations to gather cost data on the implementation of building codes or standards and calculate the financial impact of those codes and standards, including amortized utility costs, on the cost of single-family and multi-family homes built in the State. Requires the annual report to the governor to include the cost provided by building industry trade associations on each code and standard adopted by the council. Effective 1/1/2023. |
(S)
1/21/2022- Referred to PSM, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, WAM |
HB1747 |
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SB2149
Rental Housing Revolving Fund; Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation
RELATING TO THE RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING FUND.
Allows HHFDC greater flexibility to use the funds in the rental housing revolving fund for necessary expenses in administering the corporation's housing finance programs. |
(S)
2/15/2022- The committee on HOU deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HOU, WAM |
HB1753 |
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SB2150 SD2 HD2
DHS; TANF; TAONF; Housing Assistance Subsidy; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES.
Authorizes the department of human services to provide housing assistance subsidies of an unspecified amount per month to temporary assistance for needy families and temporary assistance for other needy families participants who are participating in the first-to-work program. Appropriates funds. Effective 12/31/2050. (HD2) |
(S)
4/20/2022- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 729). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HSG/HHH, FIN |
HB2233 |
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SB2151
Department of Human Services; Supportive Housing Task Force; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Establishes and appropriates funds for a supportive housing task force to develop a new monitoring and forecasting system, bring stakeholders together to develop a roadmap for implementing supportive housing, address financing opportunities, bridge housing developers with supportive housing service providers, and develop best practices for supportive housing in the State. |
(S)
1/21/2022- Referred to HMS/HOU, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HMS/HOU, WAM |
HB1749 |
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SB2152
Controlled Substances; Prescriptions; Out-Of-State Prescribers
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Authorizes state-licensed and credentialed physicians, advanced practice registered nurses, and physician assistants, who are not physically in the State, to issue prescriptions for certain controlled substances under a limited circumstance. Authorizes pharmacies to dispense such prescriptions. |
(S)
2/2/2022- The committee on HTH deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HTH, CPN/JDC |
HB2021 |
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SB2153 SD1
Department of Land and Natural Resources; State Parks; State Parks Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO STATE PARKS.
Appropriates funds out of the State Parks Special Fund to allow expenditures exceeding the expenditure ceiling of the special fund. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL, WAM |
HB1766 |
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SB2154
Transit-oriented Development; Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; DBEDT; General Obligation Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TRANSIENT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for certain transit-oriented development projects identified in the State of Hawaii Strategic Plan for Transit-Oriented Development. |
(S)
1/21/2022- Referred to HOU/WTL, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HOU/WTL, WAM |
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SB2155
General Obligation Bonds; Rental Housing Revolving Fund ($)
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds, with the bond revenue to be deposited into the rental housing revolving fund. |
(S)
1/21/2022- Referred to HOU, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HOU, WAM |
HB1748 |
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SB2156
DoD; Disaster Relief; Flooding; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO DISASTER RELIEF.
Appropriates moneys to the state Department of Defense for fiscal year 2021-2022 to provide relief from flooding events. Provides for the lapse of the moneys on an unspecified date. |
(S)
2/14/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, WAM |
HB2443 |
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SB2157
Bail; Reform; Release; Detention; Bail Report Interview' Videoconference; Department of Public Safety
RELATING TO CRIMINAL PRETRIAL REFORM.
Eliminates the use of monetary bail and requires defendants to be released on their own recognizance for traffic offenses; traffic violations; and nonviolent petty misdemeanor, misdemeanor, and class C felony offenses, with certain exceptions. Requires the Department of Public Safety to provide videoconferencing to a defendant who chooses to participate in a bail report interview via videoconference. |
(S)
1/26/2022- Re-Referred to PSM, JDC/WAM. |
RHOADS, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, Shimabukuro |
PSM, JDC/WAM |
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SB2158
Emergency Vehicles; Siren Use
RELATING TO THE USE OF SIRENS BY EMERGENCY VEHICLES.
Allows emergency response vehicles to not use sirens if the siren is not reasonably necessary under the circumstances. |
(H)
3/11/2022- Re-referred to HHH, JHA, referral sheet 25 |
RHOADS, MORIWAKI |
HHH, JHA |
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SB2159 SD2 HD1
Leaf Blowers; Residential Zones; Restriction; Government Agencies; Exemption; Repeal
RELATING TO LEAF BLOWERS.
Clarifies that the residential zone restriction on the use of leaf blowers at certain hours includes residential districts, apartment districts, and business mixed use districts. Removes the exemption on leaf blower restrictions for government agencies except in cases of emergency. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/22/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott excused (1). |
RHOADS, MORIWAKI |
CPC, JHA |
HB1846 |
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SB2160
Gasoline-Powered Leaf Blowers; Prohibition; Fines; Government Agency Exemption; Repeal
RELATING TO LEAF BLOWERS.
Prohibits the sale, offer for sale, or operation of gasoline-powered leaf blowers. Increases the amounts of fines for offenses against leaf blower restrictions and provides for the forfeiture of gasoline-powered leaf blowers on a third violation. Removes the exemption on leaf blower restrictions for government agencies. Takes effect 1/1/2024. |
(S)
2/10/2022- The committee on GVO deferred the measure. |
RHOADS, MORIWAKI |
HTH/GVO, JDC |
HB1853 |
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SB2161 SD1
Ballot Package; Translation Services; Instructions; Elections
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Requires the exterior of the envelope containing the ballot package to include instructions on how to obtain language translation services in Hawaiian and certain foreign languages. (SD1) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
RHOADS, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE |
JHA, FIN |
HB1883 |
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SB2162 SD1 HD1 CD1
Elections; Ranked-Choice Voting
RELATING TO RANKED CHOICE VOTING.
Establishes ranked-choice voting for special federal elections and special elections of vacant county council seats. Effective 1/1/2023. (CD1) |
(H)
6/17/2022- Act 047, on 06/17/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1147). |
RHOADS, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE |
JHA, FIN |
HB1882 |
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SB2163 HD1 CD1
Negligent Homicide; Class A Felony; Intoxication
RELATING TO NEGLIGENT HOMICIDE.
Makes negligent homicide in the first degree a class A felony if the person causes the death of another by operating a vehicle in a negligent manner while under the influence of drugs or alcohol and the person has prior convictions for operating a vehicle under the influence or a suspended and revoked license and privilege to operate a vehicle due to driving while under the influence of an intoxicant or the person is a highly intoxicated driver, subject to certain conditions. (CD1) |
(H)
6/17/2022- Act 048, on 06/17/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1148). |
RHOADS, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE |
JHA |
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SB2164
Environment; Animals; Affirmation; Tourism; Declaration Form; Agriculture; Protection; Endangered; Importation; Department of Agriculture; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL AND AGRICULTURAL PROTECTION.
Modifies the existing plant and animal declaration form to also require in-bound travelers to the State to acknowledge state laws, federal laws, and individual responsibility to protect the environment and agriculture of the State. Requires all other documents travelers are required to complete to enter the State, except documents only relating to COVID-19, to include an environmental and agricultural affirmation. |
(S)
1/28/2022- Re-Referred to AEN/EET/TRS, JDC/WAM. |
RHOADS, GABBARD, INOUYE, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE |
AEN/EET/TRS, JDC/WAM |
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SB2165 SD1
Income Tax Credit for Low-income Household Renters; Eligibility; Adjustments; Consumer Price Index
RELATING TO THE LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLD RENTERS TAX CREDIT.
Increases the credit amount and the income eligibility cap thresholds for the income tax credit for low-income household renters by using tax brackets. Provides for inflation increases every 3 years based on the urban Hawaii consumer price index. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/24/2022- Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ohno excused (1). |
RHOADS, CHANG, LEE, Shimabukuro |
HSG, FIN |
HB1513 |
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SB2166
Energy Efficiency; State Facilities; Hawaii State Energy Office; Building Design
RELATING TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY.
Requires and establishes deadlines for state facilities, except smaller facilities, to implement cost-effective energy efficiency measures. Directs the Hawaii State Energy Office to collect utility bill and energy usage data for state-owned buildings and to make the data publicly available. Establishes a goal for the State to achieve at least twenty-five percent reduction in the electricity consumption of state facilities. Beginning 7/1/2023, requires, where feasible and cost-effective, the design of all new state building construction to maximize energy and water efficiency, maximize energy generation potential, and use building materials that reduce the carbon footprint of the project. |
(S)
1/21/2022- Referred to EET/GVO, JDC/WAM. |
RHOADS |
EET/GVO, JDC/WAM |
HB1801 |
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SB2167 SD2 HD1
Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Infrastructure Tax Credit; DBEDT; Creative Industries Division; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FILM INFRASTRUCTURE TAX CREDIT.
Establishes a film infrastructure income tax credit. Requires that the film infrastructure project spend an unspecified amount on eligible infrastructure costs. Sets an aggregate cap amount for the credit per year. Appropriates funds to the department of business, economic development, and tourism's creative industries division for two full-time equivalent (2.0 FTE) positions. Effective 10/18/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/22/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott excused (1). |
WAKAI, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, Ihara, Kim, Riviere, San Buenaventura |
ECD, FIN |
HB2228 |
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SB2168
Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; Study; Sustainability; State 2050 Plan; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LAND USE.
Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to conduct a study examining the amount of land needed to meet the State 2050 Plan. |
(S)
1/21/2022- Referred to WTL/AEN, WAM. |
WAKAI, GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, RIVIERE, Fevella, Ihara, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, San Buenaventura |
WTL/AEN, WAM |
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SB2169 SD2
Food Banks; The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP); DLIR; Office of Community Services; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FOOD ASSISTANCE.
Appropriates moneys to fund the operating expenses of the four Hawaii food banks contracted by the Office of Community Services to administer The Emergency Food Assistance Program in each of the State's counties. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to PDP/HHH, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
WAKAI, ACASIO, FEVELLA, KANUHA, LEE, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Baker, Gabbard, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, Kim, Nishihara, Riviere, Taniguchi |
PDP/HHH, FIN |
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SB2170 SD1
Tourism; Governance Systems; LRB; Study
RELATING TO TOURISM GOVERNANCE.
Requires the Legislative Reference Bureau to conduct a study that identifies and analyzes alternative tourism governance systems. Requires the study to include a solicitation of input from certain stakeholder groups. Requires a final report to be submitted to the Legislature prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2025. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
WAKAI, MISALUCHA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Baker, Gabbard, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, Moriwaki, Nishihara |
EET/GVO, WAM |
HB1785 |
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SB2171 SD1
Public Utilities Commission; Retail Wheeling; Renewable Energy; Clean Electricity
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Authorizes independent generators of renewable energy to wheel the renewable electricity they produce to users of renewable energy under administrative rules established by the Public Utilities Commission. (SD1) |
(S)
2/23/2022- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
WAKAI, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, LEE, MISALUCHA, RIVIERE, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Gabbard, Ihara, Moriwaki, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
EET, CPN |
HB1595 |
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SB2172 SD2
Large Capacity Underground Storage Tank System; Aquifers; Permits; Prohibition
RELATING TO UNDERGROUND FUEL STORAGE TANKS.
Prohibits issuance of future large capacity underground storage tank systems mauka of the underground injection control line beginning July 1, 2022. Prohibits operation of and renewal of large capacity underground storage tank system permits located mauka of the underground injection control line beginning January 1, 2023. Defines large capacity underground storage tank system and underground injection control line. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/17/2022- The committee(s) on HHH/EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
WAKAI, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KANUHA, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, LEE, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, RIVIERE, Baker, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Nishihara |
HHH/EEP, CPC |
HB2274 |
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SB2173 SD1
Broadband Service Infrastructure; Broadband Deployment; Electric Easement; Public Utilities Commission
RELATING TO BROADBAND SERVICE INFRASTRUCTURE.
Allows an electric utility to own, operate, lease, plan, construct, install, maintain, and replace broadband facilities, including middle mile infrastructure, to help facilitate the development of and investment in broadband facilities and services to rural, unserved, underserved, and urban communities throughout the State. (SD1) |
(S)
2/1/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN. |
WAKAI, DECOITE, GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, MISALUCHA, Baker, Fevella, Ihara, Kidani, Moriwaki, Riviere, San Buenaventura |
EET, CPN |
HB1782 |
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SB2174 SD1
Aquaculture; Aquacultural Area Lease Program; Department of Agriculture; State Facilities; State Lands; State Marine Waters; Ocean and Submerged Lands
RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.
Establishes within the Department of Agriculture, an Aquacultural Area Lease Program for the purpose of identifying state facilities, state lands, and state marine waters that are suitable for use as commercial agricultural areas and leasing them to be used for aquaculture. Allows agencies having control and management of identified aquacultural areas to lease the facilities, lands, and waters to the Department of Agriculture for the purposes of the Act. Allows the program to use the moneys in the Aquaculture Development Special Fund to carry out the purposes of the Act and requires the revenues obtained from aquacultural area leases to be deposited into the special fund. Imposes penalties and civil and criminal liabilities. Exempts the program from being subject to the Hawaii Ocean and Submerged Lands Leasing Act. (SD1) |
(S)
2/18/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC. |
WAKAI, MISALUCHA, Baker, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Kim, Moriwaki, Nishihara, Riviere, San Buenaventura |
AEN/WTL/EET, WAM/JDC |
HB1722 |
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SB2175
Subdivisions; Counties; Special Improvement Districts; Private Roads; Maintenance
RELATING TO PRIVATE ROADS.
Requires counties to create special improvement districts in subdivisions with privately owned roads that do not have existing procedures to maintain the private roads. Prohibits the approval of new subdivisions of ten or more residential lots unless a county can certify there are mechanisms or procedures in place to ensure the private roads are maintained adequately. Makes the county responsible for the subdivision's road maintenance if a county fails to follow certification requirements when approving subdivisions. |
(S)
1/21/2022- Referred to WTL/GVO, WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, ACASIO, CHANG, MISALUCHA |
WTL/GVO, WAM |
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SB2176
State Budget ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE BUDGET.
Adjusts and requests appropriations for fiscal biennium 2021 2023 funding requirements for operations and capital improvement projects of Executive Branch agencies and programs. |
(S)
1/21/2022- Referred to WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAM |
HB1600 |
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SB2177
State and Local Elections; Voter Registration; Voter Age
RELATING TO VOTING.
Allows an individual who is seventeen years of age but will be eighteen years of age on or before the next general election to register and vote at the primary election immediately preceding that general election and in any co-occurring or intervening special election. Takes effect upon ratification of an appropriate constitutional amendment. |
(S)
1/21/2022- Referred to JDC. |
IHARA, ACASIO, CHANG, GABBARD, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Baker, Kim, Moriwaki |
JDC |
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SB2178 SD1
Voting; Age Qualification; Constitutional Amendment (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE II, SECTION 1, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO CHANGE THE AGE QUALIFICATION FOR VOTING IN STATE OR LOCAL ELECTIONS.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to authorize individuals who are seventeen years of age but will be eighteen years of age by a state or local general election to vote at the state or local primary election immediately preceding the state or local general election, and at any co-occurring or subsequent special election. Effective 7/1/2050, upon compliance with article XVII, section 3, of the state constitution. (SD1) |
(S)
3/21/2022- Notice of bill proposing constitutional amendment transmitted to Governor pursuant to Article XVII, Section 3 (Sen. Com. No. 2). |
IHARA, ACASIO, CHANG, GABBARD, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, Baker, Fevella, Kim, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura |
JHA, FIN |
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SB2179
CIP; 17th Senatorial District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SEVENTEENTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 17th senatorial district. |
(S)
1/21/2022- Referred to WAM. |
NISHIHARA |
WAM |
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SB2180 SD1 HD1
Education; Board of Education; Holdover Members; Terms; Limitation; Vacancies; Governor
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the governor to nominate members for reappointment at least one hundred fifty days before the expiration of the member's term. Requires the senate to consider the reconfirmation of the member at least sixty days before the member's term expires. Clarifies that holdover members shall not serve as members of the board of education beyond the end of the first regular session of the legislature following the expiration of the member's term unless duly appointed by the governor and confirmed by the senate. Immediately disqualifies from service any holdover member whose nomination is withdrawn by the governor prior to the holdover member's confirmation by the senate. Requires the governor to annually submit to the senate a list of the names of any vacancies filled by interim appointment and the number of any vacancies on the board. Effective 7/1/2051. (HD1) |
(H)
3/24/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ohno, Quinlan excused (2). |
KIDANI, CHANG, DECOITE, DELA CRUZ, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, Baker, Gabbard, Inouye, Kanuha, Kim, Moriwaki, Riviere, Wakai |
EDN, JHA |
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SB2181 SD1
Private Schools; Unlicensed Schools; Health and Safety
RELATING TO SCHOOLS.
Requires certain unlicensed but accredited private schools to annually submit health and safety documentation to the Hawaii Council of Private Schools, or Catholic Schools Hawaii, as the case may be, to meet the definition of "private schools" under the compulsory attendance law. (SD1) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to EDN, CPC, referral sheet 24 |
KIDANI, CHANG, DECOITE, INOUYE, LEE, MISALUCHA, Baker, Dela Cruz, Gabbard, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Kim, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
EDN, CPC |
HB2248 |
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SB2182 SD1 HD1 CD1
Department of Education; School Gardens; School Gardens Coordinator; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SCHOOL GARDENS.
Establishes a School Garden Coordinator position within the Department of Education. Makes an appropriation to fund the position and related expenses. (CD1) |
(H)
7/7/2022- Act 258, on 07/07/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1361). |
KIDANI, ACASIO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, INOUYE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, Baker, Ihara, Kim, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi, Wakai |
EDN, FIN |
HB2013 |
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SB2183 SD2 HD1
Department of Education; Residency Requirement; Exemption; Telework
RELATING TO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS.
Exempts certain department of education employees from the state residency requirement under certain circumstances. Effective 7/1/2051. (HD1) |
(H)
3/23/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Ganaden, Kapela voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Perruso voting no (1) and Representative(s) Kitagawa, Kong excused (2). |
KIDANI, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, RIVIERE, Baker, Dela Cruz, Ihara, Kanuha, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
EDN, FIN |
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SB2184 SD1 HD1 CD1
Department of Education; Digital Learning Center; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO DIGITAL LEARNING.
Establishes a Digital Learning Center within the Department of Education. Appropriates funds to staff and administer the Digital Learning Center. (CD1) |
(H)
7/1/2022- Act 233, on 06/30/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1335). |
KIDANI, BAKER, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, INOUYE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, KIM, LEE, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, Ihara, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
EDN, FIN |
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SB2185 SD3 HD1 CD1
Fireworks; Audit; County Fire Departments; Annual Report
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Requires the auditor of fireworks and articles pyrotechnic records for each county fire department to submit to the Legislature an annual report detailing inventory, recordkeeping, and sales of fireworks to license or permit holders. Effective 1/1/2023. (CD1) |
(H)
6/17/2022- Act 049, on 06/17/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1149). |
KIDANI, CHANG, DECOITE, GABBARD, LEE, MISALUCHA, WAKAI, Baker, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Kim, Taniguchi |
CPC, FIN |
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SB2186 SD2 HD1 CD1
Public Schools; Department of Education; Land Transfer ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC SCHOOL LAND TRANSFER.
Directs the conveyance to the Department of Education of certain lands used for public schools and held by the counties of Kauai and Maui, the State, and the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Requires legislative approval prior to the sale, gift, or alienation of the fee simple title to lands held by the Department of Education. (CD1) |
(H)
7/12/2022- Act 307, on 07/12/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1436). |
KIDANI, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, MISALUCHA, Baker, Dela Cruz, Gabbard, Kim, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
EDN/WAL, FIN |
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SB2187 SD2
School-Based Health Services; Public Schools; Prescription Medications; Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
RELATING TO SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH SERVICES.
Includes advanced practice registered nurses with prescriptive authority in the list of health care professionals authorized to administer medication to public school students. Requires administration of the medication to be approved by the Department of Health or other complex area or school-based health care provider pursuant to a written agreement with the Department of Education. (SD2) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to HHH/CPC, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
KIDANI, BAKER, DECOITE, DELA CRUZ, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Chang, Ihara, Kim, Moriwaki, Wakai |
HHH/CPC, JHA, FIN |
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SB2188 SD2
DOE; Adult Education; Workforce Development Diploma; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SCHOOLS.
Establishes a workforce readiness diploma program within the Department of Education's Community School for Adults program. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
KIDANI, CHANG, DECOITE, GABBARD, INOUYE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Baker, Ihara, Kim, Wakai |
EDN, FIN |
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SB2189 HD1
Education; Board of Education; Chairperson
RELATING TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION.
Removes the governor's authority to select the chairperson of the board of education. Authorizes a majority of the members of the board to elect a chairperson from among the members of the board. Removes the requirement that the chairperson be an at-large member. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
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3/17/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) LoPresti voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Perruso voting no (1) and none excused (0). |
KIDANI, CHANG, DELA CRUZ, GABBARD, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MISALUCHA, Baker, Inouye, Kim, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
EDN, JHA, FIN |
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SB2190
Tourism Destination Congestion Management Task Force; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TOURISM.
Establishes the Tourism Destination Congestion Management Task Force to estimate the market price for entrance to popular public tourist sites, explore innovative methods to disincentivize congestion at popular public tourist sites, investigate feasible ways in which new technologies can be implemented to assist in destination management, evaluate methods in which collected revenues can be directed back into the maintenance of popular public tourist sites or surrounding communities, and determine the contribution residents make to tourist congestion. Repeals on June 30, 2024. |
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1/24/2022- Referred to EET/WTL, WAM. |
MISALUCHA, DECOITE, GABBARD, LEE, RHOADS, WAKAI, Ihara, Kidani |
EET/WTL, WAM |
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SB2191 SD1
Grants; Requirements; Eligible Organizations; Eligible Nonprofit Organizations
RELATING TO GRANTS.
Clarifies existing and establishes new grant application process and eligibility requirements for organizations, including nonprofit organizations, that may receive a grant from the State. (SD1) |
(S)
2/18/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MISALUCHA, CHANG, WAKAI, Baker, Ihara, Moriwaki |
GVO, WAM |
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SB2192
Affordable Housing; Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; County Council; Approval Process
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Extends the timeframe given to the county councils to approve, approve with modification, or disapprove an affordable housing project submitted for review pursuant to section 201H 38(a), Hawaii Revised Statutes, from forty-five days to sixty days. |
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2/3/2022- The committee on GVO deferred the measure. |
MISALUCHA, INOUYE, RIVIERE, Dela Cruz, Ihara, Kidani, Kim, Moriwaki, Wakai |
HOU/GVO, JDC |
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SB2193 SD1
Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; Transit-Oriented Development; Development or Redevelopment Plans; Affordable Housing
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Requires state agencies to consult with the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development and Hawaii Housing Finance and Development corporation on the formulation of development plans and requires that agencies formulate plans ensuring that fifty per cent of housing units in state agencies' development and redevelopment plans along the rail transit corridor be reserved for residents meeting certain requirements. Allows the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to make exceptions to the affordable housing requirement. (SD1) |
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2/17/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MISALUCHA, CHANG, Wakai |
HOU/TRS, WAM |
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SB2194
Service Animals; Emotional Support; Anxiety and Emotional Disorders
RELATING TO SERVICE ANIMALS.
Specifies that anxiety and emotional disorders are disabilities for which service animals may be trained to assist. Permits animals that provide emotional support to qualify as service animals. |
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2/1/2022- The committee on HMS deferred the measure. |
MISALUCHA, ACASIO, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, Baker, Ihara, Kanuha |
HMS, JDC |
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SB2195 SD2 HD1
Feral Chickens; Population Management; Pilot Program; DOA; DLNR; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FOWL.
Requires the department of agriculture to collaborate with the department of land and natural resources to establish a pilot program to manage the population of feral chickens in the State. Appropriates funds for the pilot program. Repeals 6/30/2028. (HD1) |
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4/26/2022- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 919). |
MISALUCHA, CHANG, Wakai |
AGR, FIN |
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SB2196 SD2 HD2
Electric Vehicle Charger Ready; Multi-family Residential Buildings; Cooperative Housing Corporations; Planned Community Associations; Condominium Associations
RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS.
After January 1, 2023, prohibits the issuance of a building permit for any new multi-family residential building that has ten or more parking stalls, unless those stalls are electric vehicle charger ready. Requires cooperative housing corporations, homeowners associations, planned community associations, and condominium associations to develop plans to incorporate electric vehicle charging systems onto any of its residential properties that are newly constructed after January 1, 2023. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD2) |
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4/28/2022- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-29-22 10:20AM in conference room 325. |
MISALUCHA, CHANG, LEE, Wakai |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
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SB2197
Temporary Disability Benefits; Eligibility; Sick Leave
RELATING TO TEMPORARY DISABILITY INSURANCE.
Prohibits the denial of temporary disability benefits based on the amount of sick leave credits accrued prior to disability. |
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1/31/2022- Re-Referred to LCA, JDC/WAM. |
MISALUCHA, CHANG, Ihara, Wakai |
LCA, JDC/WAM |
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SB2198
Department of Health; Data Reporting; COVID-19
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
Requires the Department of Health to track, report, and publish age and vaccination status data relating to COVID-19 infections. Requires public health outreach to include age-based factors. |
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1/24/2022- Referred to HTH, WAM. |
MISALUCHA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HTH, WAM |
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SB2199
Physicians; Pharmacists; Advanced Practice Registered Nurses; Coronavirus Disease 2019; Prescription
RELATING TO TREATMENT OF CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019.
Protects physicians, advanced practice registered nurses, and pharmacists from civil and criminal liability for prescribing or administering early treatment for the coronavirus disease 2019 in good faith to prevent hospitalization and death. |
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1/24/2022- Referred to HTH, CPN/JDC. |
MISALUCHA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HTH, CPN/JDC |
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SB2200 SD1
Department of Health; Tuberculosis Control Branch; Administrative Rules; Developmental Disabilities Division Direct Support Workers
RELATING TO TUBERCULOSIS SCREENING.
Requires the Department of Health to amend its administrative rules regarding tuberculosis screening requirements for direct support workers in the Department's Developmental Disabilities Division. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/17/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
HTH/HMS, JDC |
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SB2201
Department of Education; Financial Literacy; Personal Transition Plan
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Beginning with the 2023-2024 school year, requires the Department of Education to include the teaching of financial literacy in the personal transition plan requirement for each student. |
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1/24/2022- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
MISALUCHA, ACASIO, CHANG, GABBARD, KIM, LEE, MORIWAKI, WAKAI, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Riviere, San Buenaventura |
EDU, WAM |
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SB2202 HD1 CD1
Volunteer Month; April
RELATING TO VOLUNTEER MONTH.
Designates the month of April of each year as the State's Volunteer Month; provided that the month is not construed as a state holiday. Takes effect 7/1/2022. (CD1) |
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6/17/2022- Act 081, on 06/17/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1181). |
MISALUCHA, CHANG, GABBARD, KIM, LEE, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Ihara, Riviere, Taniguchi |
CAI, JHA |
HB2445 |
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SB2203
Sustainable Electronics Management; Excess Electronic Devices; Covered Televisions; Reuse
RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE ELECTRONICS MANAGEMENT.
Requires state departments and agencies to transfer certain electronic devices to the Department of Accounting and General Services, which may refurbish and distribute these devices to eligible entities in the State or eligible private persons, as determined by rule. |
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2/7/2022- The committee on GVO deferred the measure. |
MISALUCHA, CHANG, KANUHA, Ihara |
GVO/EET, WAM/JDC |
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SB2204
Reuse Policy; Electronics Devices; Working Group
RELATING TO ELECTRONICS.
Establishes a reuse policy working group to propose legislation on implementing a policy for state departments and agencies to reuse certain items such as electronic devices. Requires a report to the Legislature. Dissolves the working group on 6/30/2023. |
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1/24/2022- Referred to GVO/EET, WAM. |
MISALUCHA, CHANG, LEE, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Gabbard, Ihara, Moriwaki, Riviere |
GVO/EET, WAM |
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SB2205 SD2
DOH; Suicide Prevention; Task Force; Membership; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SUICIDE PREVENTION.
Creates a task force to develop an implementation plan to utilize the 9-8-8 calling code of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Makes an appropriation. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD2) |
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3/10/2022- Referred to HHH, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
MISALUCHA, CHANG, GABBARD, LEE, MORIWAKI, Ihara, Riviere, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
HHH, FIN |
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SB2206
Income Tax Credit; Small Business Employers; COVID-19; Financial Relief; Employment; Department of Taxation
RELATING TO SMALL BUSINESS HIRING TAX CREDIT.
Establishes a nonrefundable small business hiring tax credit for the taxable year beginning on or after 1/1/2022 and before 1/1/2023, that may be applied against the net income tax liability of qualified small business employers in an amount equal to $1,000 for each net increase in the number of qualified employees not to exceed a total of $25,000 for any qualified small business employer and a total of $100,000,000 for the State. Requires the qualified small business employer to apply for a tentative credit tax reservation amount to receive the tax credit. Requires the Department of Taxation to allocate the tax credit on a first-come, first-served basis. Requires the Department of Taxation to report to the Legislature. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2021. Repeals 12/31/2027. |
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1/24/2022- Referred to LCA, WAM. |
MISALUCHA, CHANG, DECOITE, LEE, Ihara, Kim |
LCA, WAM |
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SB2207 SD1
Hawaii Interagency Council on Homelessness; LGBTQ+ Youth
RELATING TO THE HAWAII INTERAGENCY COUNCIL ON HOMELESSNESS.
Adds a representative of a LGBTQ+ focused organization to be included as a member on the Hawaii Interagency Council on Homelessness. (SD1) |
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3/10/2022- Referred to HHH, JHA, referral sheet 24 |
MISALUCHA, ACASIO, CHANG, LEE, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Baker, Ihara, Kanuha, Kim, Moriwaki |
HHH, JHA |
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SB2208
Hawaii Tourism Authority; Initiatives; Education; Endangered Species; Promise to Preserve and Protect Hawaii's Environment
RELATING TO TOURISM.
Requires the Hawaii Tourism Authority, in collaboration with the Department of Land and Natural Resources, to implement and administer tourism related initiatives that are designed to educate visitors on the State's protected areas and wildlife, including public service announcement videos to be shown by transportation companies. Requires aircraft and vessel passengers to complete "Promise to Preserve and Protect Hawaii's Environment" declaration forms. Requires transportation companies to distribute and collect declaration forms for delivery to the Department of Land and Natural Resources. |
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1/24/2022- Referred to EET/TRS, WAM/WTL. |
MISALUCHA, CHANG, GABBARD, LEE, RHOADS, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Kim, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
EET/TRS, WAM/WTL |
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SB2209
Search and Rescue; Costs; Mandatory Reimbursement; Counties; Administrative Rules
RELATING TO SEARCH AND RESCUE.
Makes a person or entity liable for all or a portion of search or rescue expenses when the person or entity knowingly enters state, county, or private property, knowingly enters a hiking trail that is closed to the public, or violates applicable laws, provided that the closure is posted by sign, barricade, or other device that gives reasonable notice of the closure. Requires counties and the state fire council to adopt rules as necessary to pursue reimbursements. |
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1/24/2022- Referred to GVO/JDC, WAM. |
MISALUCHA, ACASIO, CHANG, GABBARD, KEOHOKALOLE, KIM, MORIWAKI, WAKAI, Baker, Ihara, Riviere |
GVO/JDC, WAM |
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SB2210 SD2 HD1
Elections; Voters' Pamphlet; Office of Elections; Chief Election Officer; Appropriation
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Requires the chief election officer, with assistance from the county clerks for elections that involve county offices and countywide ballot issues, to publish and distribute a voters' pamphlet. Appropriates funds. Requires the counties to match funds appropriated on a dollar-for-dollar basis. Effective 7/30/2075. (HD1) |
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3/18/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Branco, Ilagan, McKelvey, Ohno excused (4). |
MISALUCHA, CHANG, LEE |
GVR, JHA, FIN |
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SB2211
Healthy Ohana; Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Fee Program; Special Fund; Trust Fund; Advisory Committee; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE SUGAR-SWEETENED BEVERAGE FEE PROGRAM.
Imposes a fee for selling sugar-sweetened beverages at the distributor level. Creates a special fund and trust fund into which revenues are deposited, the proceeds of which shall fund programs to prevent obesity and chronic disease for Hawaii's Ohana. Establishes the healthy ohana advisory committee. Makes appropriations. |
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1/24/2022- Referred to HTH, WAM. |
MISALUCHA, CHANG, Baker |
HTH, WAM |
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SB2212 SD2 HD1
Robocalls; Spoofing; Telecommunication Service Providers; Caller Identification Services; Unlawful Activity
RELATING TO ROBOCALLS.
Holds telecommunication service providers and third-party spoofing providers accountable by making certain robocalls and spoofing unlawful. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
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3/18/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Branco, Ilagan, McKelvey, Ohno excused (4). |
MISALUCHA, CHANG, GABBARD, LEE, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Baker, Ihara, Kanuha, Kim, Moriwaki, Riviere, Wakai |
CPC, JHA, FIN |
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SB2213
Broadband Service Providers; Disclosures; Broadband and Digital Equity Office
RELATING TO BROADBAND SERVICE INFRASTRUCTURE.
Requires broadband service providers to annually disclose to the Broadband and Digital Equity Office certain broadband data and the street-level locations where it has deployed fiber cable. |
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1/24/2022- Referred to GVO, CPN . |
MISALUCHA, CHANG, GABBARD, WAKAI, Baker, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Keohokalole, Moriwaki, Riviere, San Buenaventura |
GVO, CPN |
HB1728 |
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SB2214 SD2 HD1 CD1
Digital Literacy; Libraries; Board of Education; State Librarian; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO DIGITAL LITERACY.
Establishes a digital literacy program to be overseen by the Board of Education and implemented by the state librarian to promote digital literacy through programmatic activities, including making digital technology accessible to individuals with disabilities. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
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7/1/2022- Act 232, on 06/30/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1334). |
MISALUCHA, CHANG, GABBARD, WAKAI, Baker, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, San Buenaventura |
EDN, FIN |
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SB2215
Tour Aircraft Operations; Insurance
RELATING TO AIRCRAFT.
Requires the Director of Transportation to adopt rules that require tour aircraft operators to have aircraft liability insurance coverage of not less than $1,000,000 per person per incident. |
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1/24/2022- Referred to TRS, CPN. |
MISALUCHA, CHANG, LEE, Keohokalole, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
TRS, CPN |
HB1515 |
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SB2216
Education; Study; School Districts; Legislative Reference Bureau
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the Legislative Reference Bureau to conduct a study that examines the effectiveness of the State's single, state-wide public school system. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to EDU/GVO, WAM. |
MISALUCHA, CHANG, INOUYE, Acasio, Gabbard, Kanuha, Wakai |
EDU/GVO, WAM |
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SB2217
Real Property; Prohibited Discrimination; Bureau of Conveyances; Office of the Assistant Registrar of the Land Court of the State of Hawaii; Land Title; Recordation; Attorney General
RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY.
Establishes procedure to remove certain unlawful covenants and conditions from recorded conveyance instruments. |
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2/9/2022- The committee on WTL deferred the measure. |
CHANG |
WTL, JDC/WAM |
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SB2218 SD1 HD1 CD2
Department of Agriculture; Food Hub Pilot Program; Grant Funding; Honalo Marshalling Yard; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO A FOOD HUB PILOT PROGRAM.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish a five-year food hub pilot program to increase access to local food. Provides for the award of grant funding to qualified applicants wishing to establish or expand a food hub or provide certain technical assistance. Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds for the Honalo Marshalling Yard. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
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7/13/2022- Became law without the Governor's signature, Act 313, 07/13/2022, (Gov. Msg. No. 1442). |
CHANG |
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SB2219
Housing; High Density Housing
RELATING TO HOUSING DENSITY.
Prohibits the counties from denying a housing development project based solely on minimum lot size. Increases the minimum floor area ratio for housing development projects. |
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1/24/2022- Referred to HOU/GVO, WAM/WTL. |
CHANG |
HOU/GVO, WAM/WTL |
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SB2220
Governor; Executive Office on Affordable Housing; Establishment; Transit-Oriented Development; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Establishes the Executive Office on Affordable Housing to advise the Governor and guide the planning, coordination, and execution of transit-oriented development as it pertains to affordable housing projects. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to HOU/GVO, WAM/WTL. |
CHANG |
HOU/GVO, WAM/WTL |
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SB2221
Accessory Dwelling Units; Primary Residence; Non-Profits; Counties
RELATING TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS.
Requires the counties to allow accessory dwelling units built by non-profits to be conveyed or sold separately from its primary residence. |
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1/24/2022- Referred to HOU/GVO, WAM/WTL. |
CHANG |
HOU/GVO, WAM/WTL |
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SB2222
Housing for Public Assistance Recipients; Source of Income; Negative Advertising; Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program; Landlord Incentives; Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Part I prohibits negative advertising relating to source of income for available rental units and provides potential tenants with remedies against a landlord for a violation of the prohibition. Part II requires the Hawaii public housing authority to adopt rules without regard to chapter 91, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to establish specified incentives for landlords who participate in the tenant-based assistance housing choice voucher program under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937. Part III requires that the Hawaii public housing authority adopt rules to establish a maximum of fifteen days after receipt of an owner's or landlord's inspection request as a reasonable time within which to inspect a dwelling unit for lease under the section 8 housing choice voucher program. |
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1/24/2022- Referred to HOU, JDC/WAM. |
CHANG |
HOU, JDC/WAM |
HB1752 |
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SB2223
Gender Equity; Public Restrooms
RELATING TO GENDER EQUITY.
Requires that restrooms and toilet facilities of public amusement facilities constructed, renovated, retrofitted, or installed after 1/1/2023 have two female-use toilets for each male-use toilet or urinal. Requires certain state building construction that is constructed or substantially modified after 1/1/2023 to provide for the installation of a gender-neutral bathroom with at least three stalls. |
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1/28/2022- Re-Referred to GVO, JDC/WAM. |
CHANG |
GVO, JDC/WAM |
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SB2224
Housing; Homelessness; Transition Aged Youth; Housing Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Creates the transition aged youth housing special fund to provide homes for youth ages twelve through twenty-six who face homelessness. Appropriates funds. |
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1/24/2022- Referred to HMS/HOU, WAM. |
CHANG |
HMS/HOU, WAM |
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SB2225
Board of Education; Asian American History; Curriculum
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the Board of Education to include in its curriculum a unit of instruction studying the events of Asian American history. Requires the Superintendent of Education to prepare and make available to all school complex areas instructional material that shall be the guidelines for development of the Asian American history education in each school and monitor compliance. Requires that each school complex area determine the minimum amount of instructional time that qualifies as a unit of instruction in Asian American history. Requires Asian American history in be taught in each school commencing the 2022-2023 school year. |
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1/24/2022- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
CHANG |
EDU, WAM |
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SB2226 SD1
Affordable Housing; Cost Study; Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING COSTS.
Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to conduct an affordable housing cost study. Requires a report to the Legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2023. Makes an appropriation. (SD1) |
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2/14/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
CHANG |
HOU, WAM |
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SB2227
Department of Education; School Facilities Authority; Housing
RELATING TO ZONING.
Requires the School Facilities Authority to develop housing for employees of the Department of Education. |
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1/24/2022- Referred to EDU/HOU, WAM/WTL. |
CHANG |
EDU/HOU, WAM/WTL |
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SB2228 SD1
ALOHA Homes Program; Study; Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Directs the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to study the application of the taxable mortgage securities program to the ALOHA home program. Also directs the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to issue taxable limited obligation mortgage revenue bonds to finance the ALOHA homes program and other housing programs. Makes an appropriation. (SD1) |
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2/14/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
CHANG |
HOU, WAM |
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SB2229
By-Right Development; Counties; Housing; Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Removes requirements for housing projects developed by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to obtain approval from county legislative bodies; provided the project meets the appropriate zoning and plan designations. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to HOU/GVO, WAM/WTL. |
CHANG |
HOU/GVO, WAM/WTL |
HB2022 |
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SB2230
Dual Occupancy Development; Subdivision; Single-Family Residential Property
RELATING TO THE SUBDIVISION OF URBAN LAND.
Allows counties to establish a permit process for the construction and sale of a duplex or two housing units on a subdivided single-family residential lot. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to HOU/GVO, WAM/WTL. |
CHANG |
HOU/GVO, WAM/WTL |
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SB2231
Housing; Zoning; Permitting; Environmental Impact Statements
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Authorizes counties to adopt an ordinance to zone any parcel for up to ten units of residential density per parcel. Provides that any ordinance adopted under these provisions would not require an environmental impact statement. |
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1/24/2022- Referred to HOU/GVO, WAM/WTL. |
CHANG |
HOU/GVO, WAM/WTL |
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SB2232 SD1
Important Housing Lands; Automatic Designation; Purpose
RELATING TO IMPORTANT HOUSING LANDS.
Establishes that all state-owned lands located within one mile of any rail mass transit station, excluding lands under the jurisdiction of the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, shall be designated as important housing lands to promote the development of homes priced below market rates for Hawaii residents who are owner-occupants or occupants of rental units and own no other real property. Requires state and county housing policies, tax policies, land use plans, ordinances, and rules to promote the long-term viability of important housing lands consistent with certain policies. (SD1) |
(S)
2/18/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
CHANG |
HOU/WTL, WAM |
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SB2233
Counties; Housing Production; Requirements; Transient Accommodation Tax
RELATING TO HOUSING PRODUCTION.
Requires each county to authorize construction for a specified number of new housing units between fiscal year 2022-2023 and 2024-2025. Reduces the amount of transient accommodation tax revenue the counties receive for failure to meet the requirements. Allows for recoupment of reduction under certain circumstances. Repeals June 30, 2025. |
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1/24/2022- Referred to HOU/GVO, WAM/WTL. |
CHANG |
HOU/GVO, WAM/WTL |
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SB2234
Infrastructure; Transit Oriented Development; Study; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS.
Directs the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to conduct a study of infrastructure needs in transit oriented development districts. Also directs state departments and agencies to prioritize the implementation of projects that help the State meet its affordable housing goals established in Act 127, Session Laws of Hawaii 2016. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/26/2022- Re-Referred to HOU/WTL/EET, WAM. |
CHANG |
HOU/WTL/EET, WAM |
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SB2235
Affordable Housing; Zoning; Less Intensive Use; Counties
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Requires the counties to address chronic housing shortages by allowing higher density developments to be constructed for affordable housing projects. |
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1/24/2022- Referred to HOU/GVO, WAM/WTL. |
CHANG, MISALUCHA, Gabbard, Keohokalole, Moriwaki, Nishihara, San Buenaventura |
HOU/GVO, WAM/WTL |
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SB2236
Housing Shortage; Identification of Sites for Housing Production and Development; Required Housing Production to Meet Demand; Housing Density
RELATING TO THE HOUSING SHORTAGE.
Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to identify sites for housing production of enough quantity to meet the housing demand every year for all income levels. |
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1/24/2022- Referred to HOU/EET, WAM/WTL. |
CHANG, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, Keith-Agaran, Nishihara, San Buenaventura |
HOU/EET, WAM/WTL |
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SB2237 SD1
Conveyance Tax; Rate; Disposition; Affordable Housing Exemption; Rental Housing Revolving Fund
RELATING TO THE CONVEYANCE TAX.
Increases the rate of conveyance tax for condominiums and single family residences ineligible for a county homeowner's exemption with a value of at least $2,000,000. Exempts from the conveyance tax documents and instruments conveying real property subject to a government assistance program approved and certified by Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation and used for the provision of affordable housing for qualified persons in the State. Removes maximum dollar amount of conveyance tax revenues that are to be paid into the rental housing revolving fund each fiscal year. Effective January 1, 2023. (SD1) |
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2/15/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, RHOADS, Baker, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, San Buenaventura |
HOU, WAM |
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SB2238 SD1
Housing Savings Account System; Legislative Reference Bureau; Study
RELATING TO HOUSING SAVINGS ACCOUNTS.
Directs the Legislative Reference Bureau to conduct a study of a housing savings account system. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
CHANG, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, Gabbard, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi |
HOU/GVO, WAM |
HB1764 |
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SB2239
Police Departments; Military Equipment; Protests and Demonstrations; Prohibition
RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Prohibits police departments from acquiring certain types of military equipment and using certain types of equipment on protesters and demonstrators. |
(S)
2/9/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. |
CHANG, ACASIO, MISALUCHA |
PSM, JDC |
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SB2240
Conveyance of Residential Property; Surcharge; Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund; Flipping Surcharge
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes a surcharge equal to twenty-five per cent of the net proceeds from the sale of certain residential property within a period of five years after the date of purchase if the owner is ineligible for a county homeowner's exemption on property tax. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to HOU, WAM. |
CHANG, ACASIO, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura, Taniguchi |
HOU, WAM |
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SB2241 SD1
Minors; Medical Care; HIV; Consent; Prevention; Treatment
RELATING TO MEDICAL CARE FOR MINORS.
Permits minors to consent to medical care related to the diagnosis or treatment of HIV or the prevention of HIV. Provides that a minor, under certain circumstances, shall not be liable for payment for treatment or prevention of HIV. Provides that a health insurer of a minor's parent, guardian, custodian, or spouse shall not notify the parent guardian, custodian, or spouse of the minor's treatment or prevention of HIV. Authorizes physician assistants, in addition to physicians and advanced practice registered nurses, to render medical care and services to minors. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
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3/10/2022- Referred to HHH/CPC, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
CHANG, MISALUCHA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Keohokalole |
HHH/CPC, JHA, FIN |
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SB2242
Taxation; Personal Income Tax; Capital Gains; Corporate Tax; Unemployment Benefits
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Increases personal income tax revenues for high earning taxpayers by establishing new income tax brackets and rates that are applied against a broader level of taxable income for taxable years beginning after 12/31/2021. Increases the tax on capital gains. Increases the corporate income tax and establishes a single corporate income tax rate. Exempts unemployment payments from the State's personal income tax from 1/1/2022. |
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2/2/2022- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
CHANG, ACASIO, RHOADS |
WAM |
HB1505 |
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SB2243
Minimum Wage
RELATING TO THE MINIMUM WAGE.
Raises the minimum wage and establishes an adjusted minimum wage rate for 2027 and after. Repeals the tip credit. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to LCA, WAM. |
CHANG, ACASIO, MISALUCHA, Gabbard, Nishihara |
LCA, WAM |
HB1503 |
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SB2244
Housing Production Data; Report; Permitting; Counties
RELATING TO HOUSING PRODUCTION.
Requires the counties to submit an annual report to the Legislature detailing certain housing production data. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to HOU/GVO, WAM. |
CHANG, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, Gabbard, Nishihara, San Buenaventura |
HOU/GVO, WAM |
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SB2245
Statewide Homelessness Solutions Program; Special Fund
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
Creates the Statewide Homelessness Solutions Program and the Statewide Homelessness Solutions Program Special Fund. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to HMS, WAM. |
CHANG, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI |
HMS, WAM |
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SB2246
Conveyance Tax Surcharge; Prolonged Vacant Property; Taxation; Real Estate Investment Trusts; Dividends Paid Deduction
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes a conveyance tax vacancy surcharge on the conveyance of prolonged vacant property. Disallows dividends paid deduction for real estate investment trusts. Provides ten percent allocation of revenue from real estate investment trusts for use by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2022. |
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1/28/2022- Re-Referred to CPN/WTL, WAM. |
CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, Nishihara, Taniguchi |
CPN/WTL, WAM |
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SB2247
Counties; Housing Supply Plan; Housing Demand; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING SUPPLY PLANS.
Requires each county to prepare a housing supply plan to plan for projected increases in the State's housing supply to meet housing demands of the respective county, identify and analyze existing and projected housing needs for all income levels, define the term "housing demand" including a ratio of jobs to residents to account for latent demand, and identify adequate sites for housing, including rental housing. Requires housing supply plans to be submitted to the Legislature. Appropriates funds for the counties to conduct the required studies. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to HOU/GVO, WAM . |
CHANG, MISALUCHA, Gabbard, San Buenaventura |
HOU/GVO, WAM |
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SB2248
Constitutional Amendment; Housing; State Population Growth (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE IX, SECTION 6, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION, TO REQUIRE THE STATE AND ITS POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS TO PLAN FOR THE PRODUCTION OF SUFFICIENT HOUSING INVENTORY TO MEET DEMAND IN THEIR MANAGEMENT OF POPULATION GROWTH.
Amends the Hawaii Constitution to require the State and its subdivisions to plan the production of sufficient housing inventory to meet demand in their management of population growth. |
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1/24/2022- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
CHANG, MISALUCHA |
JDC, WAM |
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SB2249
State Mortgage Insurance Program; Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Homebuyer Assistance
RELATING TO HOMEBUYER ASSISTANCE.
Establishes the state mortgage insurance program to guarantee up to fifteen per cent of the principal balance of real property mortgage loans, under certain conditions. |
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2/10/2022- The committee on HOU deferred the measure. |
CHANG, MISALUCHA, Keith-Agaran |
HOU/CPN, WAM |
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SB2250
Faithless Electors; Presidential Elections; Invalid Vote
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Requires an elector to vote for the candidates whose names appeared on the presidential general election ballot and who are of the political party or group they represent and invalidates an elector's vote for failure to vote accordingly. Requires an alternate to vote in place of the original elector if the original elector's vote is invalidated. |
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1/24/2022- Referred to JDC. |
CHANG, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, San Buenaventura |
JDC |
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SB2251 SD2 HD2 CD1
HPHA; Non-Subsidized Housing; Affordable Housing; Ceded Land; Vacant
RELATING TO THE PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY.
Allows the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to develop mixed-income and mixed-financed housing projects. Prohibits the development or construction of housing projects on ceded land that is vacant on or after 1/1/2022. (CD1) |
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7/7/2022- Act 251, on 07/07/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1354). |
CHANG, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, San Buenaventura |
HSG, JHA, FIN |
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SB2252
Private Right of Action; Affordable Housing
RELATING TO HOUSING ACCOUNTABILITY.
Allows a private right of action against the State for a failure to comply with certain housing objectives. |
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2/8/2022- The committee on HOU deferred the measure. |
CHANG, MISALUCHA |
HOU, JDC/WAM |
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SB2253
Voting Age Decrease; State and Local Elections
RELATING TO VOTING.
Lowers the age of voting in state and local elections from eighteen to sixteen years of age. Lowers the age of preregistration. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to JDC. |
CHANG, Keith-Agaran |
JDC |
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SB2254
Affordable Housing; ALOHA Homes; Hawaii Housing and Finance Development Corporation; Public Land Exemptions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Establishes the ALOHA homes program to develop low-cost homes on state-owned and county-owned land in urban redevelopment sites to be sold in leasehold by the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation (HHFDC) to qualified residents. Exempts certain land from the definition of public lands. Requires HHFDC to gain legislative approval before disposing of certain lands. Provides for the disposition of lands acquired by HHFDC but no longer needed for the ALOHA homes program. Appropriates funds. |
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1/24/2022- Referred to HOU/GVO, WAM/WTL. |
CHANG, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MISALUCHA, Baker, Gabbard, Ihara, Inouye, Kidani, San Buenaventura |
HOU/GVO, WAM/WTL |
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SB2255 SD1
Income Tax; Mortgage Interest Deduction
RELATING TO THE MORTGAGE INTEREST DEDUCTION.
Eliminates the mortgage interest deduction for second homes under Hawaii income tax law. Requires the Department of Taxation to calculate the savings and transfer an equivalent amount of income taxes to the Director of Finance for deposit into the general fund. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
CHANG, RHOADS, Kidani, Moriwaki |
HOU, WAM |
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SB2256
Counties; Building Codes; International Accreditation Service
RELATING TO THE COUNTIES.
Requires that each county agency responsible for enforcing its respective building code be accredited by the International Accreditation Service. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to GVO, JDC. |
CHANG, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, Kidani |
GVO, JDC |
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SB2257
Affordable Housing; Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation
RELATING TO HOUSING OBJECTIVES.
Requires the Hawaii Public Housing Authority and the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to accomplish certain housing objectives. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to HOU/GVO, WAM. |
CHANG, KANUHA, MISALUCHA, Baker, Inouye, San Buenaventura |
HOU/GVO, WAM |
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SB2258
Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Development; Right of First Refusal
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation the right of first refusal for the development of property for all development on state lands, excluding Hawaii Public Housing Authority and Department of Hawaiian Home Land lands, that are within a one-half mile radius of a rail transit station, provided there is a transfer of any property interest, including a leasehold interest, in state lands that are within a one-half mile radius of a rail transit station. |
(S)
1/28/2022- Re-Referred to HOU/WTL, WAM. |
CHANG, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, Baker, Ihara, Inouye, Shimabukuro |
HOU/WTL, WAM |
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SB2259
Counties; Housing Production; Requirements
RELATING TO HOUSING PRODUCTION.
Requires each county to authorize construction for a specified number of new housing units between fiscal years 2023-2034 and 2033-2034. Repeals June 30, 2034. |
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1/24/2022- Referred to HOU/GVO, WAM/WTL. |
CHANG, INOUYE, MISALUCHA, Moriwaki, Nishihara |
HOU/GVO, WAM/WTL |
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SB2260
Condominiums; Associations; Costs; Attorney's Fees; Limitation
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Clarifies that no unit owner or authorized agent who requests legal or other information from the association shall be charged for the cost of the association providing the information. Limits direct communication between unit owners and the board of directors or attorneys hired by the association to reasonable requests and responses for information pertinent to a dispute. Prohibits associations from collecting attorney's fees in excess of twenty-five per cent of any original amounts or debts owed to the association. Prohibits attorneys representing associations from direct billing individual unit owners for services rendered to the association, unless permitted by court order. |
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1/24/2022- Referred to CPN, JDC. |
CHANG (Introduced by request of another party), INOUYE, Gabbard, San Buenaventura |
CPN, JDC |
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SB2261
Minimum Wage; Minimum Wage Commission; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MINIMUM WAGE.
Establishes a minimum wage commission to recommend the annual rate of increase for the minimum wage. Provides that recommended minimum shall go into effect unless affirmatively rejected by concurrent resolution. Makes an appropriation. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to LCA, WAM. |
CHANG, GABBARD, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, Moriwaki |
LCA, WAM |
HB1763 |
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SB2262
Counties; Housing; Zoning; Less Intensive Use; Downzone Prohibition
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Prohibits a county from enacting a development policy, standard, or condition that would have the effect of changing the land use designation or zoning of a parcel or parcels of property to a less intensive use or reducing the intensity of land use within an existing zoning district below what was allowed under the general plan or specific land use designation and zoning ordinances of the county in effect on January 1, 2021. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to HOU/GVO, WAM/WTL. |
CHANG |
HOU/GVO, WAM/WTL |
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SB2263
Education; Employee Housing; Zoning
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Excludes from zoning laws the use of land for school employee housing. |
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1/24/2022- Referred to GVO/EDU, WAM/JDC. |
CHANG |
GVO/EDU, WAM/JDC |
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SB2264
Impact Fees; Inclusionary Fees; In-Lieu Fees; Counties; Affordable Housing
RELATING TO FEES.
Prohibits county and state agencies from imposing impact and other fees for the development of affordable housing units. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to HOU/GVO, WAM/JDC. |
CHANG |
HOU/GVO, WAM/JDC |
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SB2265
Ohana Zoning; Accessory Dwelling Units; Study; Auditor
RELATING TO A STUDY OF HOUSING PROGRAMS.
Requires the Auditor to conduct a study on Ohana Zoning programs and Accessory Dwelling Unit programs at the state and county level. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to HOU/GVO, WAM. |
CHANG |
HOU/GVO, WAM |
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SB2266
University of Hawaii; P-20 Agriculture Education Coordinator; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE EDUCATION.
Establishes and appropriates funds for the P-20 Agriculture Education Coordinator position within the University of Hawaii at Manoa College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. Specifies duties of the Coordinator and P-20 agriculture education working group. |
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1/24/2022- Referred to AEN/EDU/HRE, WAM. |
CHANG |
AEN/EDU/HRE, WAM |
HB1725 |
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SB2267
Office of the Housing Advocate; Office of the Governor
RELATING TO AN OFFICE OF THE HOUSING ADVOCATE.
Establishes an Office of the Housing Advocate within the Office of the Governor. Transfers one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position within the Office of the Governor to the Office of the Housing Advocate to establish one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position of the housing advocate. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to HOU/GVO, WAM. |
CHANG |
HOU/GVO, WAM |
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SB2268 SD1
Infrastructure; Public Utilities; Maintenance; Traffic
RELATING TO INFRASTRUCTURE.
Requires public utilities to consider the disruption to transportation as a criterion in planning future maintenance. Takes effect 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/23/2022- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
CHANG |
TRS, CPN |
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SB2269 SD1
In-State Private Correctional Facility; Prohibition; Department of Public Safety
RELATING TO CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES.
Repeals the authorization for the Governor to negotiate with any person for the development or expansion of private in-state correctional facilities. Prohibits the establishment of private correctional facilities within the State. Allows the Governor to enter into a contract with a private entity to construct correctional facilities on public or private lands for the benefit of the State if the facilities are owned and operated by the Department of Public Safety. Repeals the authorization of the Governor to enter into a contract with a private entity for the lease or purchase of correctional facilities the entity constructs. Effective 7/30/2075. (SD1) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to CMV, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
CHANG |
CMV, JHA, FIN |
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SB2270
Leases; Leasehold Condominiums on Lands Controlled by the State; Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation
RELATING TO LEASEHOLD CONDOMINIUMS ON LANDS CONTROLLED BY THE STATE.
Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to enter into ninety-nine-year leases of units in residential condominiums located on state lands. |
(S)
1/28/2022- Re-Referred to HOU/WTL, WAM. |
CHANG |
HOU/WTL, WAM |
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SB2271
Department of Accounting and General Services; Building Code Council; Financial Impact Assessment; Building Codes and Standards
RELATING TO THE STATE BUILDING CODE COUNCIL.
Requires the State Building Code Council to gather data on the financial impact, including the impact of amortized utility costs, on the adoption of a code or standard on single-family and multi-family homes and include the determinations in its annual reports to the Governor. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to PSM, WAM. |
CHANG |
PSM, WAM |
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SB2272
Forensic Testing; DNA Testing; Counties; Appropriation; Grant-in-Aid ($)
RELATING TO FORENSIC TESTING.
Provides funding for the county police departments to conduct forensic testing. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to GVO, WAM. |
CHANG |
GVO, WAM |
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SB2273
Medical Cannabis; Dispensary; Dispensary-to-Dispensary Sales; License; Department of Health
RELATING TO CANNABIS.
Authorizes the Department of Health to allow a licensed dispensary to purchase up to three thousand grams of medical cannabis or manufactured cannabis products from another licensed dispensary to ensure ongoing qualifying patient access. Increases the allowable number of production centers and retail dispensing locations per dispensary license. Places certain limits on where qualifying patients can obtain medical cannabis or manufactured cannabis products after 12/31/22. Authorizes the Department of Health to set fee structures for the submission of applications for each additional production center and retail dispensing location and for dispensary-to-dispensary sales. Permits inspections of registered grow sites by Department of Health or law enforcement to verify compliance with cannabis plant limits for cultivation by qualifying patients. Limits dispensary-to-dispensary sales to those located on the same island, as long as federal law prohibits the transportation of medical cannabis over a body of water. Effective 7/1/2022. |
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1/24/2022- Referred to HTH/AEN, CPN/JDC. |
BAKER, DECOITE, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, RHOADS, Chang, Dela Cruz, Gabbard, Ihara, Kim, Nishihara, San Buenaventura |
HTH/AEN, CPN/JDC |
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SB2274 SD2 HD1 CD1
Center for Nursing; License Fees; Increase
RELATING TO THE CENTER FOR NURSING.
Increases the Center for Nursing fee from $40 to $60 per licensing biennium. (CD1) |
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6/17/2022- Act 066, on 06/17/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1166). |
BAKER, DECOITE, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, Chang, Dela Cruz, Ihara, Kidani, Kim, Nishihara, San Buenaventura, Taniguchi |
HHH, CPC, FIN |
HB1594 |
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SB2275 SD2
Transportation Network Companies; Regulation; Motor Vehicle Insurance
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANIES.
Establishes requirements and permitting procedures for transportation network companies and transportation network drivers. Makes permanent the motor vehicle insurance requirements for transportation network companies and transportation network company drivers. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to CPC, referral sheet 24 |
BAKER, CHANG, DECOITE, INOUYE, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Fevella, Nishihara |
CPC |
HB1596 |
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SB2276 SD2 HD2
Acupuncture; Acupuncture Practitioners; Acupuncture Medicine Doctors; Licensure; Continuing Education
RELATING TO ACUPUNCTURE.
Makes comprehensive updates to chapter 436E, Hawaii Revised Statutes, regarding acupuncture practitioners to reflect modernized scopes of practice, titles, and licensing and renewal requirements. Beginning with the renewal for the licensing biennium commencing 7/1/2025, requires licensees to obtain thirty hours of continuing education per licensing biennium. Allows the board of acupuncture to issue licenses by reciprocity. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD2) |
(S)
4/20/2022- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 729). |
BAKER, CHANG, DECOITE, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, Acasio, Dela Cruz, Gabbard, Kanuha, Nishihara, San Buenaventura |
HHH, CPC, FIN |
HB1679 |
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SB2277 SD2
Contractors; Property or Casualty Insurance; Unfair Methods of Competition; Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices; Right to Rescind
RELATING TO CONTRACTOR PRACTICES.
Prohibits contractors from offering to pay or rebate, or promising to pay or rebate, an insured's property or casualty insurance deductible. Prohibits contractors from representing or negotiating, or offering or advertising to do so, on behalf of an insured in an insurance claim. Specifies violations are unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices. Allows insureds to rescind contracts with the contractors within five business days after the date the contract is executed. Requires contractors to provide certain forms to an insured, prior to entering into a contract. Takes effect 7/30/2075. (SD2) |
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3/10/2022- Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 24 |
BAKER, DECOITE, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Ihara, Kidani, Kim, Moriwaki, Nishihara, Riviere |
CPC, JHA |
HB2396 |
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SB2278 SD1
Unlawful Shipment of Tobacco Products; Electronic Smoking Devices; License Fee; Retail Permit Fee
RELATING TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
Establishes the offense of unlawful shipment of tobacco products. Includes electronic smoking devices within the definition of "tobacco products", as used in the cigarette tax and tobacco tax law. Increases the license fee for persons engaged as a wholesaler or dealer of cigarettes and tobacco products. Increases the retail tobacco permit fee for retailers engaged in the retail sale of cigarettes and tobacco products. Repeals certain provisions of the Hawaii Revised Statutes relating to electronic smoking devices. Provides for the disposition of fines paid for the unlawful shipment of tobacco products into the Hawaii Tobacco Prevention and Control Trust Fund. Effective 1/1/2023. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
BAKER, CHANG, GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, Ihara, Kim, Nishihara, San Buenaventura, Taniguchi, Wakai |
HTH/CPN, JDC/WAM |
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SB2279 SD2 HD2 CD1
Catalytic Converters; Used Motor Vehicle Parts Dealers; Scrap Dealers; Theft; Penal Code; County Police
RELATING TO CATALYTIC CONVERTERS.
Regulates the purchase of catalytic converters by used motor vehicle parts dealers and palladium, platinum, and rhodium by scrap dealers and recyclers. Subjects persons who violate related provisions to a class C felony. Establishes the felony offense of theft of catalytic converter. Requires each county police department to maintain certain reported information and initiate education programs to prevent catalytic converter thefts. Effective 1/1/2023. (CD1) |
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6/17/2022- Act 088, on 06/17/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1188). |
BAKER, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, INOUYE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, KIM, LEE, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, RIVIERE, WAKAI, Ihara, Moriwaki, Nishihara, San Buenaventura, Taniguchi |
CPC, JHA |
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SB2280 SD2 HD2 CD1
Dental Assistants; Public Health Settings; General Supervision
RELATING TO DENTAL ASSISTANTS.
Allows dental assistants to perform limited duties under the general supervision of a dentist licensed in the State in public health settings and under the direction of a dental hygienist licensed in the State. (CD1) |
(H)
6/17/2022- Act 067, on 06/17/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1167). |
BAKER, DECOITE, Chang, San Buenaventura |
HHH, CPC, FIN |
HB1977 |
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SB2281 SD2 HD2
School Psychologists; Licensure; Auditor; Sunrise Analysis
RELATING TO PSYCHOLOGY.
Requires the auditor to conduct a sunrise analysis on a proposal to regulate school psychologists. Requires the auditor to submit a report to the legislature by 2024. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD2) |
(S)
4/27/2022- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-28-22 4:31PM; Conference Room 329. |
BAKER, CHANG, GABBARD, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, Ihara, Kim, Nishihara, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
HHH, CPC |
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SB2282 SD1
Abortion Care; Advanced Practice Registered Nurses; Transgender; Gender Non-Binary
RELATING TO ABORTION CARE.
Clarifies that access to abortion care is inclusive of all pregnant people in the State. Repeals a criminal penalty for violations of certain abortion provisions. Clarifies that advanced practice registered nurses may provide abortion care. (SD1) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to HHH/CPC, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
BAKER (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHH/CPC, JHA, FIN |
HB2210 |
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SB2283 SD2 HD1 CD1
Hawaii Natural Energy Institute; Study; Renewable Hydrogen
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HYDROGEN STRATEGIC PLAN.
Requires the Hawaii Natural Energy Institute to conduct a study to examine the potential for the production and use of renewable hydrogen in the State and the potential role of renewable hydrogen in achieving a local, affordable, reliable, and decarbonized energy system and economy. Requires a report to the Legislature. (CD1) |
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6/27/2022- Act 140, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1241). |
WAKAI, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, RIVIERE, San Buenaventura |
EEP, FIN |
HB1937 |
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SB2284 SD2 HD1 CD1
Aquaculture; Department of Agriculture; Aquaculture Program
RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.
Establishes provisions relating to the Department of Agriculture's governing of the business of aquaculture. Grants exclusive property rights to persons who lawfully obtain the cultured progeny of wild plants and animals by brood stock acquisition. Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to regulate the transportation, purchase, possession, and sale of specific aquaculture products as may be necessary to protect indigenous species. Requires the Department of Agriculture to prepare programmatic environmental impact reports and acquire land for aquacultural purposes. (CD1) |
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6/27/2022- Act 134, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1235). |
WAKAI, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, Baker, Keith-Agaran, Riviere, San Buenaventura |
AGR/ECD, CPC, FIN |
HB1724 |
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SB2285
Aquaculture; Shellfish Sanitation Act; Permits; Department of Agriculture; Division of Animal Industry; Aquaculture and Livestock Support Services Branch; Employees; Records
RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.
Establishes the Shellfish Sanitation Act to be administered by the Department of Agriculture's Division of Animal Industry Aquaculture and Livestock Support Services Branch. Transfers certain positions, records, and equipment from the Department of Health to the Department of Agriculture. |
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1/24/2022- Referred to AEN/HTH, WAM/GVO. |
WAKAI, MISALUCHA, Keith-Agaran, Riviere |
AEN/HTH, WAM/GVO |
HB1723 |
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SB2286
State Parks Special Fund; Allocation; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; Resident Sentiment Survey; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE PARKS SPECIAL FUND.
Requires a portion of the moneys deposited into the State Parks Special Fund to be allocated to the Department of Land and Natural Resources and Office of Planning and Sustainable Development based on the percentage of residents who have a favorable perception towards Hawaii's tourism industry as reported in the most recent Hawaii Tourism Authority resident sentiment survey results. Increases the sum to be appropriated out of the State Parks Special Fund by $12,000,000 for fiscal year 2022-2023 to be expended by the Department of Land and Natural Resources, in conjunction with the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development. |
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1/24/2022- Referred to WTL/EET, WAM. |
WAKAI, CHANG, MISALUCHA, Gabbard, Nishihara, San Buenaventura |
WTL/EET, WAM |
HB2438 |
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SB2287
Aquaculture; Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority
RELATING TO THE NATURAL ENERGY LABORATORY OF HAWAII AUTHORITY.
Clarifies that the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority's duties include supporting aquaculture. |
(S)
2/11/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
WAKAI, CHANG, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MISALUCHA, Ihara, Riviere, San Buenaventura |
EET/AEN, WAM |
HB1812 |
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SB2288 SD1
HDOA; Compost Reimbursement; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO COMPOSTING.
Establishes a compost reimbursement program within the Department of Agriculture to provide reimbursements to farmers, ranchers, and landscapers when purchasing compost from a certified processor, dealer, retailer, or wholesaler licensed to do business in the State. Establishes a compost reimbursement program manager position. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EEP, FIN |
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SB2289
Beer; Distilled Spirits; Direct Shipping; Manufacturers
RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR.
Allows direct shipment of beer and distilled spirits by certain licensees. Requires the liquor commission of each county to adopt rules and regulations. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to GVO, JDC/CPN. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO, JDC/CPN |
HB2189 |
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SB2290 SD1 HD1 CD1
Plastic Microbeads; Manufacture or Sale; Personal Care Products; Non-Prescription Drugs; Prohibition
RELATING TO MICROBEADS.
Beginning 7/1/2022, bans the manufacture of a personal care product, except a non-prescription drug, that contains plastic microbeads. Beginning 7/1/2023, bans the sale or offer for sale of a personal care product, except a non-prescription drug, that contains plastic microbeads. Beginning 7/1/2024, bans the sale or offer for sale of a non-prescription drug that contains plastic microbeads. Specifically exempts rinse-off cosmetics or rinse-off cosmetics that are also non-prescription drugs regulated by the federal Microbead-Free Waters Act of 2015. (CD1) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 156, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1257). |
LEE, CHANG, DECOITE, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, Gabbard, Ihara, Kanuha, San Buenaventura |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
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SB2291
Electronic Data; Government Access; Personal Information; Search Warrants
RELATING TO ELECTRONIC EAVESDROPPING.
Amends provisions relating to electronic eavesdropping. Requires law enforcement entities to obtain a search warrant before accessing a person's electronic communications in certain circumstances. Amends notification requirements of a law enforcement entity's access to electronic communications to allow for discovery in criminal cases. |
(H)
3/17/2022- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
LEE, CHANG, DECOITE, KEOHOKALOLE, MISALUCHA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Baker, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Riviere |
JHA, CPC |
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SB2292 SD1 HD1
Privacy; Attorney General; Personal Information; Notice
RELATING TO PRIVACY.
Modernizes the definition of "personal information" for the purposes of notifying affected persons of data and security breaches. (HD1) |
(H)
3/18/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Branco, Ilagan, McKelvey, Ohno excused (4). |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Baker, Dela Cruz, Ihara, Riviere |
HET, CPC, JHA |
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SB2293 SD1
Privacy; Facial Imaging Systems; Thermal Scanning; Department of Transportation; Limitations on Use ($)
RELATING TO FACIAL RECOGNITION SYSTEMS.
Limits the Department of Transportation's use of facial imaging and thermal scanning systems to certain specified situations. Makes an appropriation. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/18/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
LEE, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Baker, Chang, Ihara, Riviere |
GVO/TRS, JDC/WAM |
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SB2294
DOT; Commercial Driver's Licenses; Minimum Age
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSES.
Requires the Department of Transportation to amend its rules, and makes conforming statutory amendments, to lower the minimum age required for a commercial driver's license. Repeals the requirement that a person shall only operate category 3 vehicles to qualify to drive commercially in the State. Repeals the requirement that an application for a commercial driver's license or commercial learner's permit include intrastate driver certification. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to TRS, CPN/JDC. |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, Baker, Ihara, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
TRS, CPN/JDC |
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SB2295 SD2 HD2 CD1
Department of Transportation; Construction; Projects; Sea Level Rise; Carbon Concrete Standards
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
Requires the Department of Transportation to plan for sea level rise in all future or amended transportation projects. Requires all Department of Transportation highway, harbor, and airport projects to conform to certain carbon concrete standards except in certain circumstances. Takes effect 7/1/2022. (CD1) |
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7/12/2022- Act 299, on 07/12/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1428). |
LEE, BAKER, GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, Chang, Ihara, Kanuha, Kim, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura |
TRN, EEP, FIN |
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SB2296
Automatic Voter Preregistration or Registration; Department of Education; State Public Charter School Commission; Opt Out
RELATING TO VOTER REGISTRATION.
Establishes a process, beginning on 1/1/2023 for automatically preregistering or registering public school- and charter school-enrolled students who are at least 16 years old to vote. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to EDU, JDC. |
LEE, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Kidani |
EDU, JDC |
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SB2297 SD1
Vehicles; Solid Waste; Illegal Disposal; Felony; Petty Misdemeanor; Forfeiture
RELATING TO DISPOSAL OF SOLID WASTE.
Adds the forfeiture of a vehicle as a punishment for any vehicle used in the commission of illegal disposal of solid waste. (SD1) |
(H)
3/23/2022- Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) McDermott voting no (1) and Representative(s) Kitagawa, Kong excused (2). |
LEE, CHANG, DECOITE, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, WAKAI, San Buenaventura |
EEP, JHA |
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SB2298 SD2 HD1 CD1
Wages; Wage Theft; Penalties
RELATING TO WAGES.
Increases the penalty for employers who fail to pay the wages of their employees in accordance with the State's wage and hour law and payment of wages and other compensation law, to a class C felony. Adds a minimum penalty of $500 per violation. (CD1) |
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7/12/2022- Act 300, on 07/12/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1429). |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, Baker, Dela Cruz |
LAT, FIN |
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SB2299 SD1
Bicycles; Traffic Safety; Right Turn Only Lanes; Signage
RELATING TO TRAFFIC.
Allows the Director of Transportation and counties to place signage in their jurisdictions to designate appropriate intersections where a bicyclist may proceed through an intersection from a right turn only lane if they cannot safely merge into the thru traffic lane, provided they signal intention to merge left, and proceed in a right turn only lane when approaching an intersection, even if they do not intend to turn right, provided that they do not pass a stopped vehicle and that they exercise reasonable safety when passing a moving vehicle. (SD1) |
(S)
2/18/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
LEE, CHANG |
TRS, JDC |
HB1558 |
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SB2300
Elections; Campaign Finance; Use of Campaign Funds; Child Care; Vital Household Dependent Care
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
Allows candidates seeking election to use campaign funds for child care and vital household dependent care costs under certain conditions. |
(H)
3/18/2022- Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Branco, Ilagan, McKelvey, Ohno excused (4). |
KIM, ACASIO, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Moriwaki |
GVR, JHA, FIN |
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SB2301 SD1
Advise and Consent; Boards and Commissions; Appointment; Vacancy; Holdover Member; Hawaii Tourism Authority; Governor
RELATING TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS.
Provides for the term expiration of a holdover member of a board or commission at the end of the first regular legislative session following the expiration of the member's term. Requires the Governor to appoint an individual to fill all board and commission vacancies within one hundred eighty days. Authorizes the President of the Senate to nominate a successor member for a board or commission in certain circumstances. Limits holdover appointments in certain respects. Requires department heads to inform the Governor of any vacancy in any board or commission. Makes conforming amendments. (SD1) |
(S)
2/18/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KIM, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MORIWAKI, RIVIERE, WAKAI, Acasio, Baker, Dela Cruz, Gabbard, Kanuha, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
GVO, JDC |
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SB2302 SD2
UH; Vice President for Budget and Finance; Chief Procurement Officer; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICERS.
Designates the Vice President for Budget and Finance and Chief Financial Officer of the University of Hawaii as the chief procurement officer for the university. Appropriates moneys for repair and maintenance of campus buildings and infrastructure. (SD2) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to HET, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
KIM, Chang, Wakai |
HET, FIN |
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SB2303
General Excise Tax; Filing Requirements; Exemption
RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
Authorizes the Director of Taxation to exempt a taxpayer whose annual general excise tax liability does not exceed $100 from monthly, quarterly, or semiannual general excise tax filing requirements; provided that the taxpayer files an annual return. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2022. |
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4/21/2022- Act 008, 04/21/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1108). |
KIM, DECOITE, DELA CRUZ, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, LEE, MISALUCHA, RIVIERE, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Baker, Chang, Ihara, Nishihara, Wakai |
ECD, FIN |
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SB2304 SD2
Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii; Purpose; Powers; Exemptions; Contract for Service
RELATING TO THE RESEARCH CORPORATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Clarifies that the purpose of the Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii is to promote educational, scientific, and literary pursuits through research, training of research personnel, and dissemination of knowledge by publication of research findings; and its undertakings shall be limited to acts that are reasonably necessary to carry out this purpose. Requires revolving accounts to follow Corporation policies. Grandfathers existing Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii contracts and requires new contracts be subject to new limitations following enactment of this measure. Defines minor renovation projects permissible in support of research and training. Requires biannual reports to the Legislature regarding internal service orders and revolving accounts of the Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii that utilize University of Hawaii intramural funds for financial and mission compliance. Authorizes the Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii to conduct minor renovation projects at costs of $2 million or less. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
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3/10/2022- Referred to HET, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
KIM, DELA CRUZ, INOUYE, DeCoite, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, Nishihara, Riviere, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
HET, FIN |
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SB2305
Inmates; Parole; Comprehensive Offender Reentry System; Minimum Term Served
RELATING TO THE COMPREHENSIVE OFFENDER REENTRY SYSTEM.
Clarifies that the comprehensive offender reentry system provides programs and services that result in the timely release of inmates on parole when the minimum term, rather than the maximum term, has been served by the inmate. |
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4/27/2022- Act 016, 04/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1116). |
NISHIHARA, CHANG, DECOITE, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Acasio, Baker, Ihara, Inouye, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
CMV, JHA |
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SB2306
Keiki Caucus; Incarcerated Parents; Pilot Visitation Center; Waiawa Correctional Facility; Department of Human Services; Department of Public Safety; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CHILDREN AND FAMILY OF INCARCERATED INDIVIDUALS.
Requires the Department of Human Services to work with the Department of Public Safety to establish a pilot visitation and family resource center at Waiawa correctional facility. Appropriates funds. |
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2/10/2022- The committee on PSM deferred the measure. |
NISHIHARA, CHANG, DECOITE, GABBARD, INOUYE, KEOHOKALOLE, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Baker, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, Kim, Riviere |
PSM/HMS, WAM |
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SB2307
Veterans' Memorial; GO Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MEMORIALS.
Authorizes the issuance of bonds and appropriates funds for plans and designs of a veterans' memorial, and replicas of the memorial on each neighbor island, as recommended by the Gulf War memorial task force. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to PSM, WAM. |
NISHIHARA, CHANG, DECOITE, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, Baker, Ihara, Kanuha, Kidani, Moriwaki, Riviere, San Buenaventura |
PSM, WAM |
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SB2308
Renewable Energy; Biomass; Trees; Wood Products
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Amends definition of "renewable energy" to exclude trees, wood pellets, and other wood products made for burning. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to AEN/EET, CPN. |
NISHIHARA, ACASIO, DECOITE, Baker |
AEN/EET, CPN |
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SB2309
Wagering Winnings; Tax Exemption; Waiver Program
RELATING TO TAX RELIEF.
Establishes a waiver program to exempt from income taxation gambling winnings legally acquired outside of the State during a consecutive five-day period, beginning 01/01/2023. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
NISHIHARA, KEITH-AGARAN |
JDC, WAM |
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SB2310
State Lottery; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO A STATE LOTTERY.
Establishes a state lottery commission to implement a lottery of which excess proceeds are deposited into the pest inspection, quarantine, and eradication fund to prevent the introduction of, and control the spread of, invasive species. Authorizes the commission to establish multistate lottery games. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to JDC/GVO, WAM. |
NISHIHARA, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN |
JDC/GVO, WAM |
HB2485 |
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SB2311
Housing Density; State Land; Counties; Mass Transit
RELATING TO HOUSING DENSITY.
Prohibits each county from adopting ordinances that restrict housing density on state lands that are within 0.5 miles of an elevated mass transit station. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to HOU/GVO, WAM/WTL. |
CHANG, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, Kidani |
HOU/GVO, WAM/WTL |
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SB2312
Family Leave Insurance Program; Family Leave Insurance Benefits; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FAMILY LEAVE.
Requires the department of labor and industrial relations to establish and administer a family leave insurance program. Provides family leave insurance benefits and extends the period of family leave to 16 weeks for businesses that employ one or more employees who meet the hourly qualifications. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to LCA/HMS, WAM. |
CHANG, ACASIO, MISALUCHA, NISHIHARA, RHOADS, Gabbard |
LCA/HMS, WAM |
HB1506 |
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SB2313
Zoning; Applicability of Zoning Ordinances; Waikiki Special District
RELATING TO ZONING.
Exempts existing structures on lots or parcels in the Waikiki Special District from rules, regulations, or zoning ordinances, provided that any redevelopment or new structure built on the lot or parcel may be built to the same height and floor area ratio of the existing structure. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to WTL, JDC/WAM. |
CHANG |
WTL, JDC/WAM |
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SB2314
Permanent Supportive Housing; Source of Income; Rental Discrimination; Prohibited Practices; Housing Assistance Program; Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO RENTAL DISCRIMINATION.
Prohibits discrimination, including in advertisements for rental property, in rental transactions based on participation in a section 8 housing choice program or any permanent supportive housing program or requirements related to participation in these housing assistance programs. Appropriates funds. |
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1/24/2022- Referred to CPN/HOU, JDC/WAM. |
CHANG, ACASIO, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, Ihara, Kanuha, Keohokalole, San Buenaventura |
CPN/HOU, JDC/WAM |
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SB2315 SD1
Counties; Housing; Production Data; Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to gather certain data as part of its housing advocacy and information system. Makes an appropriation. (SD1) |
(S)
2/10/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
CHANG |
HOU, WAM |
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SB2316
HHFDC; HPHA; GO Bonds; Affordable Housing; GO Bonds; Issuance; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds for the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation and Hawaii Public Housing Authority's programs to develop affordable rental and fee simple housing in the State. Appropriates moneys. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to HOU, WAM. |
CHANG |
HOU, WAM |
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SB2317
Housing; High-Density Development; Zoning; Rail Transit System
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Promotes development within one-half mile radius of any station along the rail transit system. Eliminates certain restrictions for developing state-owned real property located within one-half mile radius of any station along the rail transit system. Permits high-density development of state-owned real property located within one-half mile radius of any station along the rail transit system. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to HOU/GVO, WAM/WTL. |
CHANG, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, Taniguchi |
HOU/GVO, WAM/WTL |
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SB2318
Collection of Data; Annual Report
RELATING TO POLICING.
Requires each county police department to collect certain data regarding police stops, uses of force, and arrests, and submit to the legislature annual reports. |
(S)
1/31/2022- Re-Referred to PSM/GVO, JDC/WAM. |
CHANG, MISALUCHA, NISHIHARA, Kim |
PSM/GVO, JDC/WAM |
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SB2319
Sunscreen Dispensers; Oxybenzone; Octinoxate; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SUNSCREENS.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish a two-year pilot program to install sunscreen dispensers at Waikiki beach, Pupukea beach park, Wailea beach, and Honolua Bay beach to provide sunscreens without oxybenzone or octinoxate to visitors and educate visitors on the harmful effects of oxybenzone and octinoxate on the marine environment. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to AEN/WTL, WAM. |
CHANG, GABBARD, MISALUCHA, Moriwaki |
AEN/WTL, WAM |
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SB2320
Leases; Leasehold Condominiums on Lands Controlled by the State; Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation
RELATING TO LEASEHOLD CONDOMINIUMS ON LANDS CONTROLLED BY THE STATE.
Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to enter into ninety-nine-year leases of units in residential condominiums located on state lands. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to HOU/WTL, CPN/WAM. |
CHANG, MISALUCHA, Keith-Agaran |
HOU/WTL, CPN/WAM |
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SB2321
University of Hawaii; Community Colleges; Board of Regents; Resident; Tuition
RELATING TO FREE COMMUNITY COLLEGES.
Prohibits the University of Hawaii Board of Regents from charging qualified residents for community college tuition for regular courses of instruction. Authorizes the Board to charge certain students nonresident tuition community college fees for regular courses of instruction. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to HRE, WAM. |
CHANG, MISALUCHA, Acasio |
HRE, WAM |
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SB2322
Detached Dwelling Units; Residences; Approval
RELATING TO DETACHED DWELLINGS.
Requires each county to adopt ordinances authorizing detached dwelling units that meet certain minimum standards. Prohibits a county from denying a building permit under certain conditions. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to HOU/GVO, JDC/WTL. |
CHANG, Keith-Agaran, Moriwaki |
HOU/GVO, JDC/WTL |
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SB2323
Law Enforcement; No-Knock Warrants; Prohibition
RELATING TO POLICING.
Requires officers serving a warrant to declare the officer's office and business and wait thirty seconds before entry into a house, store, or other building, subject to certain circumstances. Requires officers serving a warrant issued by a district court to do so in an authorized uniform and wear and use a body-worn video camera. |
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2/1/2022- Re-Referred to JDC. |
CHANG, ACASIO, Taniguchi |
JDC |
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SB2324
State Historic Preservation Division; Program Comment; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DIVISION.
Requires the State Historic Preservation Division to use a program comment process in its duties. Appropriates funds for the State Historic Preservation Division to conduct a study on buildings built between 1945 and 1970 that would be exempted from a program comment process. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to WTL, WAM. |
CHANG, Nishihara |
WTL, WAM |
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SB2325
Counties; Infrastructure Dedication; Affordable Housing
RELATING TO COUNTIES.
Clarifies that the request for dedication of infrastructure is to connect an eligible affordable housing's infrastructure to the county's infrastructure. Authorizes a licensed private building inspector, contracted by the State or county, to certify compliance with county standards. Establishes that dedication of infrastructure is deemed to have taken place if not accepted or rejected by the county within 60 days. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to HOU/GVO, WAM . |
CHANG, ACASIO, KEOHOKALOLE, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, Keith-Agaran, Nishihara |
HOU/GVO, WAM |
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SB2326
County Zoning; Increase Estimated Housing Need; Housing Shortage
RELATING TO ZONING.
Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to establish a Hawaii housing element. Requires the counties to zone for twice the estimated housing need over the next twenty years. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to GVO/EET, WAM/WTL. |
CHANG, FEVELLA |
GVO/EET, WAM/WTL |
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SB2327
Department of Agriculture; Tropical Flowers and Foliage; Plant Materials; Distribution Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to collaborate with agricultural growers and researchers to develop and implement a program to safely distribute disease- and insect-free tropical plant materials to Hawaii farmers. Requires the Department of Agriculture to adopt rules to specify the plant species and varieties that warrant additional regulations. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
2/18/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, DECOITE, GABBARD, KANUHA |
AEN, WAM |
HB2234 |
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SB2328
Tourism; Aloha+ Challenge Natural Resource Management 2030 Goals Study; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT.
Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to conduct a study assessing the current plans and programs to achieve the Aloha+ Challenge natural resource management 2030 goals. Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to make recommendations in achieving those goals. Appropriates funds. |
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1/24/2022- Referred to AEN/EET, WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, DECOITE, GABBARD, LEE, MISALUCHA, Shimabukuro |
AEN/EET, WAM |
HB2368 |
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SB2329 SD1
Deceptive Trade Practices; Shipping Charges; Delivery Charges; Commodities
RELATING TO DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES.
Establishes that charging shipping and delivery charges that exceed the actual cost charged to the seller to ship or deliver a commodity to a consumer in Hawaii constitutes an unfair and deceptive practice. (SD1) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 24 |
KEITH-AGARAN, KANUHA, RHOADS, Baker |
CPC, JHA |
HB2035 |
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SB2330
Digital Electronic Equipment; Right-to-Repair
RELATING TO THE MODEL STATE RIGHT-TO-REPAIR LAW.
Requires original equipment manufacturers of digital electronic equipment to make documentation, parts, and tools available to independent repair providers and owners for the purposes of diagnosis, maintenance, and repair on fair and reasonable terms. |
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1/31/2022- Re-Referred to EET, CPN/JDC. |
KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, RHOADS, Baker, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Taniguchi |
EET, CPN/JDC |
HB2369 |
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SB2331 HD1
Alcohol; Beer; Liquor Tax; Liquor Law; Definition
RELATING TO ALCOHOL.
Expands the definition of "beer" under the State's liquor tax and liquor regulatory laws, to specify that the term includes an alcohol by volume of no less than 0.5 per cent and alcohol seltzer beverages, but excludes certain other forms of distillation. Effective 10/18/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/18/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Branco, Ilagan, McKelvey, Ohno excused (4). |
KEITH-AGARAN, Baker, Wakai |
ECD, CPC, FIN |
HB2370 |
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SB2332
Hawaii Community Development Authority; Department of Education; Community Gardens; School Gardens
RELATING TO GARDENS.
Authorizes the Department of Education to develop programs to encourage the development of gardens on school property. Authorizes the Hawaii Community Development Authority to develop programs that provide incentives to establish gardens in housing projects, communities, and schools. |
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1/24/2022- Referred to AEN/EDU/HOU, WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, KANUHA, LEE, MISALUCHA, Kidani |
AEN/EDU/HOU, WAM |
HB2250 |
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SB2333 SD1
Department of Education; Remote Schools; Categorical Funding; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Authorizes supplemental categorical funding for remote schools. Appropriates funds. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, DECOITE, Kanuha, Riviere, San Buenaventura |
EDU, WAM |
HB2251 |
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SB2334 SD2 HD1
Board of Education; Community Forums; Public Meetings; Oral Testimony; Open Forums
RELATING TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION.
Requires the board of education to include an open forum for public comments on non-agenda items at the end of board meetings. Requires the board of education to hold no less than six community forums annually, with at least one forum in each county. Requires a report to the legislature on implementing open forums. Effective 7/1/2112. (HD1) |
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3/18/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on EDN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Branco, Ilagan, McKelvey, Ohno excused (4). |
KEITH-AGARAN, Kanuha, San Buenaventura |
GVR, EDN, JHA |
HB2252 |
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SB2335 SD2
Procurement; Competitive Sealed Bidding; Median Bid Procurement
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Allows purchasing agencies to use the median bid method of procurement. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/16/2022- The committee(s) on GVR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KEITH-AGARAN |
GVR, CPC, FIN |
HB2036 |
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SB2336 SD1
Uniform Information Practices Act; Sunshine Law; Office of Information Practices
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF INFORMATION PRACTICES.
Allows the Office of Information Practices to resolve open meeting and open record complaints through either a legal determination on whether a violation occurred or written guidance on the relevant legal requirements. (SD1) |
(S)
2/18/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KEITH-AGARAN, MORIWAKI, Kanuha |
GVO, JDC |
HB2037 |
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SB2337
Income Tax Credits; Sunset; Annual Reduction
RELATING TO TAX CREDITS.
Requires that new income tax credits established or renewed after 12/31/2022 include a five-year sunset or an annual one-third reduction. |
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2/2/2022- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
KEITH-AGARAN |
WAM |
HB2236 |
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SB2338
Legislative Reference Bureau; Study; Homestead Exemption; Bankruptcy Proceedings
RELATING TO HOMESTEAD EXEMPTIONS.
Requires the Legislative Reference Bureau to conduct a study to determine an appropriate increase to the homestead exemption in bankruptcy proceedings. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to GVO, JDC/WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, DECOITE, RHOADS |
GVO, JDC/WAM |
HB2371 |
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SB2339
Zoning; Dwelling Units; Counties; Short-Term Rentals
RELATING TO SHORT-TERM RENTALS.
Prohibits bans on dwelling unit rentals having a term between one and five months for inter-island relocations and visiting workers. Authorizes county councils to adopt any ordinances necessary to implement the prohibition by 6/30/2023. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to GVO, JDC. |
KEITH-AGARAN |
GVO, JDC |
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SB2340
Cannabis; Medical Use; Propagules; Cuttings; Medical Cannabis Dispensaries
RELATING TO CANNABIS FOR MEDICAL USE.
Authorizes medical cannabis dispensaries to distribute cannabis propagules and cuttings to individuals authorized to cultivate cannabis plants for medical use, subject to quantity limits and quality requirements. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to HTH, CPN/JDC. |
KEITH-AGARAN, LEE |
HTH, CPN/JDC |
HB2372 |
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SB2341
Governor; Emergency Powers; Hospitals; Elective Surgeries
RELATING TO EMERGENCY POWERS.
Authorizes the Governor to ensure the continued operation of medical facilities during times of health or pandemic emergencies. Authorizes hospitals to suspend elective surgeries to address bed capacity during the period of emergency. |
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1/24/2022- Referred to HTH/GVO, JDC. |
KEITH-AGARAN, DECOITE, Kanuha |
HTH/GVO, JDC |
HB2373 |
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SB2342 SD1
Child Support; Spousal Support; Assignment; Income Withholding; Guidelines in Establishing Amount of Child Support; Tips
RELATING TO PAYMENTS OF SUPPORT.
Includes in the definition of "income", tips or gratuities paid directly to an individual by a customer of the individual's employer and reported or declared to the employer to the extent permitted under relevant federal law, for the purposes of calculating the amount of child support and from which assignments and withholdings for payments of child or spousal support are made. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/17/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
LCA, JDC/WAM |
HB2374 |
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SB2343 SD2
Family Court Judgment, Order, or Decree; Custody of a Child; Appeal; Transfer from Intermediate Court of Appeals to Supreme Court
RELATING TO THE FAMILY COURT.
Allows cases within the jurisdiction of the Intermediate Court of Appeals involving a judgment, order, or decree of a family court that affect the custody of a child or minor, including involuntary termination of parental rights, to be transferred to the Supreme Court. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD2) |
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3/10/2022- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 24 |
KEITH-AGARAN, San Buenaventura |
JHA |
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SB2344
Blood Alcohol Concentration; Operating a Vehicle While Under the Influence of an Intoxicant
RELATING TO THE USE OF INTOXICANTS WHILE OPERATING A VEHICLE.
Lowers the threshold blood alcohol concentration for the offense of operating a vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant. |
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1/24/2022- Referred to PSM, JDC . |
KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, RHOADS |
PSM, JDC |
HB2375 |
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SB2345
Elections; Administrative Fines; Criminal Prosecution
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Allows the elections commission to refer a complaint to the attorney general or county prosecutor in addition to any administrative determination and without the requirement that the commission believes the respondent has recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally committed a violation. Disqualifies a person convicted of violating elections criminal prosecution laws from holding elective public office for ten years rather than four. Repeals language stipulating that elections criminal prosecution law does not apply to any persons who has paid or agrees to pay fines related to report filing violations and advertisement violations prior to the commencement of the proceedings. |
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1/28/2022- Re-Referred to JDC, WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, RHOADS, Kim |
JDC, WAM |
HB2474 |
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SB2346
Courts of Appeal; Sua Sponte Decisions
RELATING TO COURTS OF APPEAL.
Prohibits courts of appeal from affirming, modifying, reversing, or vacating a matter on grounds other than those raised by the parties to the proceeding, unless the parties are provided the opportunity to brief the court. Requires a rehearing if the courts fail to afford the opportunity for parties to submit supplemental briefing. |
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1/24/2022- Referred to JDC. |
KEITH-AGARAN |
JDC |
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SB2347 SD1 HD1 CD1
Supreme Court; Constitutional Amendments; Ratification Question
RELATING TO CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS.
Requires the language and meaning of any proposed constitutional amendment and ratification question to be simple, concise, and direct to the extent practicable. Allows the presiding officers of the legislature to request a written opinion of the supreme court regarding the legality of a proposed constitutional amendment and ratification question. (CD1) |
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7/12/2022- Vetoed (Gov. Msg. No. 1396). |
KEITH-AGARAN |
JHA, FIN |
HB2038 |
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SB2348
Appellate Courts; Conflicts of Interest; Judges; Justices
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.
Requires an appellate court to conduct a hearing when a conflict of interest pertaining to a judge or justice is alleged by motion of a party to any suit, action, or proceeding of the appellate court. |
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1/24/2022- Referred to JDC. |
KEITH-AGARAN |
JDC |
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SB2349
State Departments; Deputy Directors; Senate Advice and Consent
RELATING TO THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE.
Requires nominees for the position of deputy director of principal departments to be subject to advice and consent of the senate. |
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1/24/2022- Referred to GVO, JDC. |
KEITH-AGARAN, KANUHA, KIDANI, LEE, RHOADS |
GVO, JDC |
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SB2350
Subdivisions; Public Access
RELATING TO PUBLIC ACCESS.
Provides that where public access is required as a condition of a subdivision, either the county must accept dedication of and maintain the access or identify an entity to own and maintain the access. Authorizes the county to require the subdivider to establish a stewardship fund for maintenance purposes. Takes effect 1/1/2023. |
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1/31/2022- Re-Referred to WTL/GVO, JDC/WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, INOUYE, MISALUCHA, Kanuha |
WTL/GVO, JDC/WAM |
HB2383 |
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SB2351 SD1
Land Conservation Fund; Conveyance Tax; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE LAND CONSERVATION FUND.
Increases the percentage of the Land Conservation Fund that may be used for costs related to the operation, maintenance, and management of lands acquired by the fund. Increases the maximum dollar amount of the conveyance tax distribution to the Land Conservation Fund. Appropriates funds from the Land Conservation Fund for the resource land acquisition. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/7/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, KANUHA, LEE, Shimabukuro |
WTL, WAM |
HB2041 |
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SB2352
Solar Energy Device; Solar Easement; Solar Access; Trimming Vegetation; Ordinance
RELATING TO SOLAR ENERGY.
Permits the governing body of a county to create, by ordinance, a process for the recordation and enforcement of solar easements. Allows counties to require individuals claiming a solar right to record that right by filing a declaration with the county clerk. Permits the governing body of a county to require, by ordinance, the trimming of vegetation that blocks solar radiation from solar energy devices. Authorizes the ordinance to include a designation for the cost of trimming. |
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1/24/2022- Referred to GVO/EET, JDC. |
KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, Shimabukuro |
GVO/EET, JDC |
HB2042 |
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SB2353 SD1
Farming Activities; Farmers; Income Tax Exclusion
RELATING TO FARMS.
Creates an exclusion from income tax for the lesser of a percentage of federal adjusted gross income or an amount of federal adjusted gross income earned by a farmer from farming activities. Disallows the deduction of ordinary and necessary business expenses incurred in producing the excluded income. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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3/10/2022- Referred to AGR, ECD, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
KEITH-AGARAN, GABBARD, Riviere |
AGR, ECD, FIN |
HB2043 |
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SB2354
Rural Districts; Dwellings
RELATING TO RURAL DISTRICTS.
Allows up to one dwelling per quarter-acre in rural districts. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to HOU/WTL, WAM . |
KEITH-AGARAN |
HOU/WTL, WAM |
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SB2355
Department of Land and Natural Resources; State Water Code; Reservoirs; Fire Safety
RELATING TO WATER.
Specifies, in the State Water Code, that fire safety use is a beneficial use of fresh water. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources, in consultation with the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, to cooperate with the counties and reservoir owners to develop protocols and agreements for the use of reservoir waters for fire safety purposes. |
(S)
1/28/2022- Re-Referred to GVO/WTL, JDC/WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, DECOITE, Kanuha |
GVO/WTL, JDC/WAM |
HB2044 |
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SB2356
Recreational Use Zones; Regulations; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Department of Transportation; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO RECREATIONAL BOATING.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to designate recreational use zones and establish fees for non-traditional ocean recreation equipment. Directs fees to be deposited into the boating special fund and authorizes the fund to be used for regulatory costs of recreational use zones. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to enter into a memorandum of agreement with the Department of Transportation to regulate recreational use zones in commercial harbors. Appropriates funds for a one-year pilot project at Kawaihae and Kahului harbors to provide equipment to mark recreational use zones. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to WTL/TRS, WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN |
WTL/TRS, WAM |
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SB2357 SD1
Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; Maui; MauiGrown Coffee, Inc. ($)
RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST MAUIGROWN COFFEE, INC.
Extends the authorization to issue special purpose revenue bonds to assist MauiGrown Coffee, Inc., with the operation and expansion of its farm and mill. Effective 6/29/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to AGR, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
KEITH-AGARAN, Wakai |
AGR, FIN |
HB2385 |
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SB2358
Transient Accommodations Tax; Camper Van Rentals; Department of Taxation
RELATING TO TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX.
Makes camper vans a type of transient accommodation, the rental of which is subject to the transient accommodations tax. |
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1/28/2022- The committee on EET deferred the measure. |
KEITH-AGARAN, DECOITE, LEE, WAKAI, Kidani, Moriwaki |
EET, WAM |
HB1839 |
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SB2359 SD1 HD1
University of Hawaii; Expanded Programs; Degrees in Education
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Requires the University of Hawaii to establish K-12 expanded teaching cohort programs in each county for students who are pursuing undergraduate degrees in education. Requires interim reports to the legislature prior to the regular sessions of 2023, 2024, and 2025, and a final report prior to the regular session of 2026. Repeals 12/31/2026. (HD1) |
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6/27/2022- Act 141, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1242). |
KEITH-AGARAN, DECOITE, KANUHA, KIDANI, LEE, MISALUCHA, Kim, San Buenaventura |
HET, FIN |
HB1833 |
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SB2360
Works of Art Special Fund; Capital Improvement Appropriations
RELATING TO THE WORKS OF ART SPECIAL FUND.
Specifies that 0.5 per cent, rather than one per cent, of state fund appropriations for capital improvements shall be transferred into the Works of Art Special Fund. Limits the 0.5 per cent amount to appropriations designated for the construction of new state buildings, properties, or facilities. |
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1/24/2022- Referred to LCA, WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, Kanuha |
LCA, WAM |
HB2377 |
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SB2361
Counties; Archaeologist; Historic Preservation; Review
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
Authorizes the counties to employ qualified archaeologists to perform necessary reviews under chapter 6E, Hawaii Revised Statutes. |
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1/24/2022- Referred to GVO/WTL, WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, KANUHA |
GVO/WTL, WAM |
HB2378 |
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SB2362
Department of Defense; State Activation; Active Duty Military Pay; Basic Allowance for Housing; Service Credit
RELATING TO ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY ENTITLEMENTS.
Requires the State to pay, without delay, military personnel called to active duty at the same rate as their active duty counterparts; provide basic housing allowance; provide service credit for time on active duty; and allow state and county employees to count the time called to active duty in the State toward retirement. |
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1/24/2022- Referred to PSM/LCA, WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN |
PSM/LCA, WAM |
HB2379 |
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SB2363
Firearms; Active and Retired Law Enforcement Officers; Carrying of a Concealed Firearm; LEOSA
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Authorizes the Department of the Attorney General to develop and implement a state program to allow active and retired law enforcement officers to carry a concealed firearm in the State pursuant to the federal Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004. Makes a conforming amendment to state firearm laws. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
KEITH-AGARAN, Gabbard |
PSM, JDC |
HB2380 |
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SB2364
Selective Service Registration Awareness and Compliance Act
RELATING TO SELECTIVE SERVICE.
Requires compliance with the federal Military Selective Service Act for an individual to enroll in a state-supported post-secondary educational institution; qualify for state financial assistance for post-secondary education; or be eligible for employment by or service for the State or any of its political subdivisions. Provides exceptions. |
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2/15/2022- The committee on PSM deferred the measure. |
KEITH-AGARAN |
PSM/HRE, JDC |
HB2039 |
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SB2365
Gambling; Hawaii Lottery and Gambling Corporation; Lottery and Gaming Special Fund; Gaming Provider
RELATING TO GAMING.
Establishes the Hawaii Lottery and Gaming Corporation for the purpose of conducting and regulating wagering and gaming in the State. Establishes the Lottery and Gaming Special Fund and allocates certain percentages of the fund to various community betterment purposes. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN |
JDC, WAM |
HB2040 |
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SB2366 SD1
Disputed Roads; Road Maintenance; Quitclaim
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Specifies that a government agency does not assume ownership or jurisdiction over a disputed road solely through maintenance or repair activities. Authorizes the State to transfer ownership of roads in favor of counties by quitclaim if requested by the county. (SD1) |
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2/18/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, INOUYE, KANUHA |
GVO/WTL, JDC/WAM |
HB2238 |
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SB2367
Roads in Limbo; Liability for Repair or Maintenance
RELATING TO LIABILITY.
Provides that the State or a county that repairs or maintains a street of which the ownership or jurisdiction is in dispute between the State and the county shall be immune from liability for personal injuries or property damage arising out of the repair or maintenance of that street. Deems that maintenance of a street shall not confer ownership or jurisdiction over such street if the ownership or jurisdiction over the street is in dispute between the State and the county. |
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1/28/2022- Re-Referred to GVO/WTL, JDC/WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, INOUYE, KANUHA |
GVO/WTL, JDC/WAM |
HB2300 |
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SB2368
Exception to Limitation of Attendees at Informal Meetings; Sunshine Laws
RELATING TO INFORMAL MEETINGS.
Exempts members of a county council from the limitation on the number of members that may attend an informational meeting or presentation on matters relating to official county council business for purposes of permitted interactions. Clarifies that such meetings shall be meetings that are open to the public. |
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2/15/2022- The committee on GVO deferred the measure. |
KEITH-AGARAN, DECOITE |
GVO, JDC |
HB2235 |
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SB2369
Abandoned Vehicles; Tow Truck Pricing
RELATING TO TOW TRUCK PRICING.
Adjusts towing company charges and fees for vehicles left unattended or abandoned. Establishes a clean-up charge and documentation fee. |
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2/1/2022- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
KEITH-AGARAN, KANUHA |
CPN, WAM |
HB2382 |
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SB2370 SD2 HD1 CD1
Department of Human Services; Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions; Governor's Coordinator on Homelessness; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
Establishes the Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions within the Department of Human Services to be headed by the Governor's Coordinator on Homelessness. Appropriates funds for the administration of the Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions. Establishes five full-time equivalent (5.0 FTE) positions. (CD1) |
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7/7/2022- Act 252, on 07/07/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1355). |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, Gabbard, Ihara, Kim, Riviere, San Buenaventura |
HSG/HHH, FIN |
HB1648 |
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SB2371 SD2 HD1
Homelessness; Statewide Homelessness Information System Working Group; Department of Human Services; Governor's Coordinator on Homelessness; Continua of Care; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
Establishes a statewide homelessness information system working group to assess the feasibility of establishing a statewide information system to collect and track real-time data related to homelessness in the State, including availability of services, shelters, and low-cost housing in various regions of the State. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD1) |
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4/27/2022- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-28-22 3:40PM; Conference Room 329. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, INOUYE, LEE, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, Baker, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Riviere, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
HHH, FIN |
HB1662 |
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SB2372 SD2 HD2
HHFDC; Affordable Housing; Governor's Coordinator on Homelessness; Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund Equity Pilot Program; Appropriation
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Requires the HHFDC, with the assistance of the governor's coordinator on homelessness, to review the Affordable Rental Housing Report and Ten-Year Plan; determine whether any of the lands in the report are suitable for development of temporary housing for the ohana zones pilot program or other affordable housing; and determine the actions required to develop the lands accordingly. Requires HHFDC to submit a report to the legislature before the 2023 regular session. Requires HHFDC to establish a five-year dwelling unit revolving fund equity pilot program. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2) |
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4/27/2022- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-28-22 1:40PM; Conference Room 329. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, INOUYE, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, Baker, Gabbard, Keith-Agaran, Kim, Wakai |
HSG/WAL, FIN |
HB1649 |
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SB2373 SD1 HD1
Prisoner Rehabilitation; Project Reset Program; Homelessness; Employment; Housing; Position; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO OFFENDER REENTRY.
Establishes a position and appropriates funds for a program named "project reset", which will help offenders secure post-release housing to support their reentry, rehabilitation, and employment. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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4/20/2022- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 729). |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, GABBARD, LEE, RHOADS, RIVIERE, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Baker, Ihara, Inouye, Keith-Agaran, Kim |
CMV, HHH, FIN |
HB1650 |
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SB2374
Homelessness; Housing; Ohana Zones Pilot Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
Extends ohana zones pilot program to 06/30/2026. Appropriates funds for the continuation and stabilization of the program. |
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1/24/2022- Referred to HOU/WTL, WAM . |
MORIWAKI, ACASIO, CHANG, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MISALUCHA, Baker, Dela Cruz, Gabbard, Ihara, Kim, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
HOU/WTL, WAM |
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SB2375 SD1 HD2
DPS; DHS; Social Work; Training Program; Nonviolent Incarcerated Individuals; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SOCIAL WORK.
Requires the department of public safety, in collaboration with the department of human services, to develop and establish a social work training program to assist nonviolent incarcerated individuals in the area of social work. Requires progress reports on the program to the legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD2) |
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4/25/2022- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 907). |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, Baker, Gabbard, Ihara, Misalucha, Riviere, San Buenaventura |
HHH, CPC, FIN |
HB1543 |
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SB2376 SD1
Tobacco Taxes; State Tax Administration
RELATING TO TOBACCO TAXES.
Repeals and eliminates the deferred payment purchase option for cigarette tax stamps. Requires licensees to pay for stamps at the time of purchase using cash, certified check, or bank transfer. Effective 1/1/2023. (SD1) |
(S)
4/27/2022- Act 015, 04/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1115). |
MORIWAKI, Keith-Agaran, Shimabukuro |
ECD, FIN |
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SB2377 SD1 HD1
Department of Taxation; Tax Examination; Tax Inspection; Records; Penalty
RELATING TO STATE TAX EXAMINATIONS.
Establishes a penalty for failure to respond to an inquiry or request during an official state tax inspection or examination of records. (HD1) |
(H)
4/6/2022- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
MORIWAKI, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, Gabbard, Shimabukuro |
ECD, FIN |
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SB2378 SD1 HD2 CD1
Taxation Board of Review; Membership; Composition; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE TAXATION BOARD OF REVIEW.
Beginning 1/1/2023, adjusts membership of the state taxation board of review; requires the chair of the board to have certain qualifications; and establishes a compensation schedule for board members. Authorizes board members to validate board actions by a majority of the members who heard the appeal and sets quorum. Clarifies that board meetings are contested case hearings and provides notice requirements. Clarifies the legal and evidentiary framework the board may use in reaching its decisions. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 218, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1319). |
MORIWAKI, DECOITE, MISALUCHA, Keith-Agaran, San Buenaventura |
ECD, JHA, FIN |
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SB2379 SD2 HD2 CD1
Special Enforcement Section; Department of Taxation; Authority; Enforcement Powers
RELATING TO THE SPECIAL ENFORCEMENT SECTION.
Authorizes the Special Enforcement Section of the Department of Taxation to examine any sector of Hawaii's economy, initiate civil investigations, use enforcement and education to deter and prevent non-compliance with tax laws, and refer and recommend cases or examinations of segments of the economy to Department of Taxation auditors. (CD1) |
(H)
6/17/2022- Act 079, on 06/17/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1179). |
MORIWAKI, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, MISALUCHA, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Wakai |
ECD, FIN |
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SB2380
Tax Administration Special Fund
RELATING TO TAX ADMINISTRATION SPECIAL FUND.
Increases to $5,000,000 the maximum amount of total revenues collected by the Special Enforcement Section of the Department of Taxation that may be deposited into the Tax Administration Special Fund. |
(S)
2/2/2022- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
MORIWAKI, Ihara, San Buenaventura |
WAM |
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SB2381 SD1
Disability and Communication Access Board; Electronic Information Technology; Individuals with Disabilities; Accessibility
RELATING TO TECHNOLOGY ACCESS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.
Requires the Disability and Communication Access Board to develop and publish accessibility standards for electronic information technology for individuals with disabilities by December 31, 2022. Requires each state entity to revise its existing procurement and development rules, policies, and procedures to incorporate the accessibility standards within six months of publication. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MORIWAKI, ACASIO, KANUHA, MISALUCHA, Baker, Gabbard, Ihara, Kim, San Buenaventura |
HMS/GVO, WAM |
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SB2382 SD1 HD1 CD1
Cabaret Liquor License; Prohibition; Apartment Mixed Use Subprecinct; Special Improvement District; Special District
RELATING TO CABARET LICENSES.
Prohibits the issuance of cabaret liquor licenses to premises located within an apartment mixed use subprecinct within a special improvement or special district in which the economy is primarily based on tourism. (CD1) |
(H)
6/17/2022- Act 089, on 06/17/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1189). |
MORIWAKI, Baker, Ihara, Wakai |
WAL, CPC |
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SB2383 SD2 HD2 CD1
State Procurement Policy Board; Membership; Composition; Nominating Committee
RELATING TO THE STATE PROCUREMENT POLICY BOARD.
Decreases the number of members on the State Procurement Policy Board from seven to five. Amends the appointment and experience requirements for members. Repeals the State Procurement Policy Board Nominating Committee. (CD1) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 173, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1274). |
MORIWAKI, KIDANI, Baker, Dela Cruz, Fevella, Keith-Agaran, Kim, Riviere |
GVR, JHA |
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SB2384 SD2 HD2 CD1
Procurement; Hawaii Product Preference; Agricultural Goods; Value-Added Products; Commodities
RELATING TO HAWAII PRODUCTS PREFERENCE.
Amends the procurement preference for Hawaii products to only apply to agricultural goods, value-added products, and commodities. (CD1) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 174, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1275). |
MORIWAKI, KIDANI, Baker, Dela Cruz, Fevella, Riviere |
GVR, CPC, FIN |
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SB2385 SD2 HD2
Procurement; Professional Services; Procurement Approval Exemption
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Allows a purchasing agency to submit a request for an exemption from the procurement process from the chief procurement officer or chief procurement officer's designee if fewer than three qualified persons respond to a solicitation. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2) |
(H)
4/5/2022- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
MORIWAKI, DELA CRUZ, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, Baker, Fevella, Kim, Nishihara, Riviere, San Buenaventura |
GVR, CPC, FIN |
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SB2386
Procurement; Small Purchase Construction Project; Exemption
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Exempts certain small purchase construction projects from the procurement code. |
(S)
2/9/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
MORIWAKI, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, Baker, Dela Cruz, Nishihara, Riviere, San Buenaventura |
GVO, WAM |
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SB2387 SD1 HD2 CD1
Procurement; Cancellation of Invitations for Bids or Requests for Proposals; Justification; Public Notice
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Requires agencies to publicly post the justification for cancelling an invitation for bids or request for proposals, for a minimum of ten days, on a purchasing agency's website, government electronic notification system, or by any other means the procurement officer deems effective. (CD1) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 175, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1276). |
MORIWAKI, FEVELLA, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, KIM, Dela Cruz, Nishihara, Riviere, San Buenaventura |
GVR, CPC, FIN |
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SB2388 SD1
Electioneering Communication; Disclosure Date
RELATING TO ELECTIONEERING COMMUNICATIONS.
Requires disclosure of electioneering communications to occur on the date of any subsequent expenditures for electioneering communications. Increases the monetary threshold that triggers disclosure of electioneering communications. Repeals the exception to the definition of electioneering communication those communications that constitute actual expenditures by the expending organization. (SD1) |
(H)
3/23/2022- The committee(s) on GVR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
RHOADS, Moriwaki |
GVR, JHA |
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SB2389
Wealth Asset Tax
RELATING TO A WEALTH ASSET TAX.
Establishes a wealth asset tax of one percent on all assets of a taxpayer except for interests in real property in excess of $50,000,000, and an additional .5 percent surtax on assets in excess of $1,000,000,000. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
RHOADS, CHANG |
JDC, WAM |
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SB2390 SD2 HD1 CD1
Intermediate Court of Appeals; Membership; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.
Increases the number of associate judges on the Intermediate Court of Appeals from five to six. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
(H)
6/17/2022- Act 090, on 06/17/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1190). |
RHOADS |
JHA, FIN |
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SB2391
Zero to Three Court; Third Circuit; Judiciary; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE ZERO TO THREE COURT.
Establishes a Zero to Three program coordinator position. Expands the Zero to Three court program to the Third Circuit. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
2/15/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS |
JDC, WAM |
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SB2392 SD2 HD1
Civil Legal Services; Office of Community Services; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES.
Appropriates moneys for the department of labor and industrial relations, office of community services, to purchase civil legal services for low- and moderate-income persons. Effective 1/1/2222. (HD1) |
(H)
3/23/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kitagawa, Kong excused (2). |
RHOADS |
JHA, FIN |
HB1843 |
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SB2393 SD1
Women's Legislative Caucus; Uniform Recognition and Enforcement of Canadian Domestic-Violence Protection Orders Act
RELATING TO THE UNIFORM RECOGNITION AND ENFORCEMENT OF CANADIAN DOMESTIC-VIOLENCE PROTECTION ORDERS ACT.
Enacts the Uniform Recognition and Enforcement of Canadian Domestic-Violence Protection Orders Act. Effective 1/1/2023. (SD1) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to HHH, JHA, referral sheet 24 |
RHOADS |
HHH, JHA |
HB1891 |
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SB2394
Domestic Abuse; Protective Orders; Petition; Minors
RELATING TO MINORS.
Provides that a school counselor, domestic violence victim advocate, or other mental health professional licensed by the State may petition for a protective order on a minor's behalf when the minor's parent or guardian is unwilling or unable to submit a petition; provided that certain specified information is provided in support of the petition. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to HMS/EDU, JDC. |
RHOADS |
HMS/EDU, JDC |
HB1850 |
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SB2395 SD1
Judiciary; Domestic Abuse; Coercive Control
RELATING TO COERCIVE CONTROL.
Adds coercive control and litigation abuse by a parent of a child to the list of factors to be considered by the court in determining what constitutes the best interest of the child when awarding custody and visitation rights to individuals in actions for divorce, separation, annulment, separate maintenance, or any other proceeding where there is at issue a dispute as to the custody of a minor child. Defines "coercive control" and "litigation abuse". (SD1) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to HHH, JHA, referral sheet 24 |
RHOADS |
HHH, JHA |
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SB2396 SD1
Domestic Abuse; Order for Protection; Minors; Family Court; Judiciary
RELATING TO DOMESTIC ABUSE.
Clarifies that a minor who resides in the same household as the victim of domestic abuse can be included on the victim's petition for an order of protection or temporary restraining order. (SD1) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to HHH, JHA, referral sheet 24 |
RHOADS |
HHH, JHA |
HB2209 |
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SB2397 SD2 HD2
Judiciary; Family Court; Child Custody; Evaluation; Fact-Finding; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CHILD CUSTODY.
Beginning 7/1/2023 requires certain individuals attempting to serve as child custody evaluators to complete a training course on domestic violence issues every three years. Establishes requirements for the training course and submission of proof of completion. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD2) |
(H)
3/24/2022- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ohno, Quinlan excused (2). |
RHOADS |
HHH, JHA, FIN |
HB1851 |
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SB2398 SD2 HD2 CD1
Pulehunui Community Development District; Hawaii Community Development Authority; Membership
RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
Creates the Pulehunui community development district to allow for planning, development, and maintenance of public lands in Pulehunui, Maui. Amends the Hawaii community development authority membership to include the director of business, economic development, and tourism; chairperson of the board of land and natural resources; and director of the office of planning or planning and permitting of each county, or their respective designees, in which a community development district is located. Amends community representatives on each board from three to two at-large members. Establishes membership for quorum on matters related to the Pulehunui community development district. (CD1) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 190, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1291). |
MORIWAKI, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, Wakai |
WAL, FIN |
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SB2399
Rental Discrimination; Source of Income; Prohibited Practices; Housing Assistance Programs
RELATING TO RENTAL DISCRIMINATION.
Prohibits discrimination in rental transactions based on participation in any government rental assistance program, including low-income housing assistance under the United States Housing Act of 1937, 42 U.S.C. § 1437f, as amended. |
(S)
2/14/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, ACASIO, CHANG, DECOITE, KIDANI, LEE, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, Baker, Ihara, Kanuha, Taniguchi |
CPN, JDC |
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SB2400
Unsecured Loads; Highways; Removal of Materials; Recovery of Actual Costs; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HIGHWAYS.
Allows any county or state agency responsible for maintenance of a highway to recover from the owner or driver of a vehicle the actual cost of removal of materials dropped or spilled on the highway. Makes an appropriation to the Department of Transportation for signage to inform the public about laws relating to littering. |
(S)
2/18/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, DECOITE, KIM, LEE, MISALUCHA, RIVIERE, Baker, Gabbard, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
TRS/GVO, WAM |
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SB2401
Adult Dental Benefits; Medicaid; Department of Human Services; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ADULT DENTAL MEDICAID BENEFITS.
Appropriates funds to restore diagnostic, preventive, and restorative dental benefits to adult medicaid enrollees; provided that the department of human services obtains maximum federal matching funds available and pursues all funding sources, including private grants, prior to expending any general fund appropriations. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to HTH/HMS,WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, ACASIO, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, INOUYE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, KIM, LEE, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, Baker, Ihara, Moriwaki, Riviere, Taniguchi, Wakai |
HTH/HMS, WAM |
HB1754 |
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SB2402
DOT; Airport Concessions; Substantial Hardship; Contracts
RELATING TO CONCESSIONS.
Provides the department of transportation with more flexibility and discretion to address substantial hardship situations that impact airport concession contracts. |
(S)
2/17/2022- The committee on TRS deferred the measure. |
LEE |
TRS, WAM |
HB1953 |
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SB2403
Sunshine Law; Interactive Conference Technology; Remote Attendance and Testimony; Board Packets
RELATING TO OPEN MEETINGS.
Requires boards to provide interactive conference technology for all meetings under the State's open meetings law to permit remote participation and testimony. Requires boards to send board packets to those who have requested notification of meetings either by mail or electronic access. |
(S)
1/28/2022- Re-Referred to GVO, JDC/WAM. |
ACASIO, CHANG, GABBARD, KEOHOKALOLE, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Baker, Fevella, Ihara, Kim |
GVO, JDC/WAM |
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SB2404
State Legislature; Legislative Access; Legislative Committee Hearings; Remote Testimony; Interactive Conference Technology; Live Broadcast; Recording
RELATING TO REMOTE ACCESS TO LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE HEARINGS.
Requires each house of the State Legislature to establish procedures that enable the Legislature to live broadcast all legislative committee hearings via the Internet; enable the public to present oral testimony remotely at legislative committee hearings by use of interactive conference technology; and enable the Legislature to electronically record legislative committee hearings and make the recordings accessible to the public. Defines interactive conference technology. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to GVO, WAM. |
ACASIO, CHANG, GABBARD, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Baker, Fevella, Ihara, Kim, Riviere |
GVO, WAM |
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SB2405
Public Employees; Elective Public Office; Determination of Incompatible Offices
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYEES.
Prohibits public employers from barring their employees from holding an elective public office unless the employer conducts a case-by-case review of the rights, duties, and obligations connected with or flowing from the employer and the elective public office, and reasonably determines that the two offices are incompatible. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to LCA, JDC. |
ACASIO, CHANG, GABBARD, RHOADS, Fevella, San Buenaventura |
LCA, JDC |
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SB2406 SD1
Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; Public Interest
RELATING TO SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS.
Defines the term "public interest" with regard to the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds. Takes effect 7/30/2075. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
ACASIO, CHANG, Baker, Fevella, Kim, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura |
JDC, WAM |
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SB2407 SD1
Underground Fuel Storage Tank; Permit; Good Standing
RELATING TO UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS.
Requires underground storage tank permit applicants to submit contingency plans for worst case scenarios. Requires a public hearing to be held prior to permit approval. Requires an applicant to be in good standing before receiving a permit approval. (SD1) |
(S)
2/18/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
ACASIO, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KEOHOKALOLE, MORIWAKI, Baker, Ihara, Inouye, Kim, Riviere |
HTH/AEN, JDC/WAM |
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SB2408
Coffee Labeling; Blended Coffee; Percent of Coffee By Weight
RELATING TO COFFEE LABELING.
Requires coffee blend labels to disclose geographic and regional origins and per cent by weight of the blended coffees. Prohibits using geographic origins of coffee in labeling or advertising for roasted or instant coffee that contains less than a designated percentage of coffee by weight from that geographic origin, phased in to a minimum of fifty-one per cent by 1/1/2025. Prohibits use of the term "All Hawaiian" in labeling or advertising for roasted or instant coffee not produced entirely from green coffee beans grown and processed in Hawaii. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to AEN, CPN . |
ACASIO, FEVELLA, Baker, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Kim, Riviere |
AEN, CPN |
HB1535 |
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SB2409
Farmer Equity; Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers; Department of Agriculture
RELATING TO FARMER EQUITY.
Enhances farmer equity by ensuring inclusion of socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers in the development, implementation, and enforcement of food and agriculture laws, rule, policies, and programs. Requires an annual report to the legislature. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to AEN, WAM. |
ACASIO, CHANG, FEVELLA, KIM, RHOADS, Gabbard, Ihara, Misalucha, Nishihara |
AEN, WAM |
HB1529 |
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SB2410
Department of Agriculture; Advisory Committee on Pesticides
RELATING TO THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON PESTICIDES.
Replaces the statutory requirement to include representatives of the pineapple and sugar industries on the Advisory Committee on Pesticides with requirements to include a representative of the Hawaii Farmers Union United and a public health professional on the Advisory Committee on Pesticides. Specifies that the member representing the University of Hawaii College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources be an integrated pest management specialist. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to AEN/WTL, JDC. |
ACASIO, CHANG, Baker, Fevella, Gabbard, Kim |
AEN/WTL, JDC |
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SB2411
Hawaii State Planning Act; Sugar; Pineapple; Industries
RELATING TO PLANNING.
Removes sugar and pineapple industries from the Hawaii State Planning Act. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to WTL/AEN, JDC. |
ACASIO, GABBARD, KEOHOKALOLE, Baker, Moriwaki, Riviere |
WTL/AEN, JDC |
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SB2412
Solar Energy Devices; Solar Panels; Homeowners' Associations; Fine; Penalty; Attorney's Fees and Costs
RELATING TO SOLAR ENERGY DEVICES.
Requires homeowners' associations and other private entities to pay the attorney's fees and costs of any homeowner who prevails in a lawsuit to allow the installation of a solar energy device by the homeowner. Also imposes a fine on the homeowners' associations or other private entity for wrongfully denying the installation of a solar energy device to be paid into the energy security special fund. |
(S)
1/31/2022- Re-Referred to CPN, JDC/WAM. |
ACASIO, CHANG, INOUYE, Gabbard, Ihara, San Buenaventura |
CPN, JDC/WAM |
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SB2413
Energy Efficient Technologies; Homeowner Associations; Restrictive Covenants
RELATING TO ENERGY EFFICIENT TECHNOLOGIES.
Prohibits homeowner associations and restrictive covenants from preventing the use or installation of energy efficient technologies. Imposes a fine on private entities that do not comply with prohibitions on preventing the use or installation of energy efficient technologies. |
(S)
1/28/2022- Re-Referred to EET, CPN/WAM. |
ACASIO, CHANG, GABBARD, MISALUCHA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Fevella, Ihara |
EET, CPN/WAM |
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SB2414
Law Enforcement Officers; Electric Guns
RELATING TO ELECTRIC GUNS.
Specifies the conditions under which law enforcement officers may deploy electric guns when acting within the course of employment. Requires law enforcement agencies to establish policies and provide training relevant to compliance with the conditions. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
ACASIO, CHANG, INOUYE, Baker, Ihara, Kim, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura |
PSM, JDC |
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SB2415 SD1
Hawaii Child Abuse and Neglect Registry; Notice; Removal
RELATING TO CHILD ABUSE.
Adds a requirement that the Department of Human Services expunge a report or reports when the department finds that a miscarriage of justice would persist if the report or reports were not expunged. Requires the Department of Human Services to provide notice to all parties who are placed on the Hawaii Child Abuse and Neglect Registry. Provides an avenue for persons on the Hawaii Child Abuse and Neglect Registry to petition for removal from the registry. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/3/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
ACASIO, CHANG, Baker, Ihara, Moriwaki, Riviere, San Buenaventura |
HMS, JDC |
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SB2416
Department of Human Services; Protective Custody; Parental Rights
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
Establishes definitions of "immediate harm" and "protective custody warrant" for the purpose of the Child Protective Act. Requires a police officer who assumes protective custody of a child who is subject to immediate harm to provide a written report detailing the observations justifying the immediate removal to the department within twenty-four hours of assuming custody of the child. Requires a copy of the police report to be provided to the parents of the child and to the court. Requires the Department of Human Services to provide written notice to a parent of the parent's right when conducting an investigation regarding a child who has been harmed or may be subject to imminent or threatened harm. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to HMS/PSM, JDC. |
ACASIO (Introduced by request of another party) |
HMS/PSM, JDC |
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SB2417 SD1
Elections; Candidates; Donations; Non-Profit Organizations; Schools
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Increases the cap on the amount of campaign funds candidates may donate to any community service, educational, youth, recreational, charitable, scientific, or literary organization, or public school or library to $6,000 for a candidate to a two-year office, $12,000 for a candidate to a four-year nonstatewide office, and $18,000 for a candidate to a four-year statewide office. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, TANIGUCHI |
JDC, WAM |
HB2376 |
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SB2418
Transient Accommodations; Booking Services; Hosting Platforms; County Regulation
RELATING TO TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS HOSTING PLATFORMS.
Authorizes the counties to adopt an ordinance regulating the operation of hosting platforms that provide booking services for transient accommodation operators. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to EET/GVO, WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, WAKAI, Dela Cruz |
EET/GVO, WAM |
HB2381 |
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SB2419 SD1
Transient Accommodations; Booking Services; Hosting Platforms; County Regulation; Pilot Project
RELATING TO TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS HOSTING PLATFORMS.
Creates a five-year pilot project for counties with a population less than 200,000 to regulate the operation of hosting platforms that provide booking services for transient accommodation operators. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. Repeals on 6/30/2028. (SD1) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to LAT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
KEITH-AGARAN |
LAT, CPC, FIN |
HB2363 |
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SB2420
Military Selective Service; Selective Service Registration
RELATING TO THE MILITARY.
Changes the definition of qualified applicants for selective services from male to all. |
(S)
2/8/2022- The committee on PSM deferred the measure. |
KEITH-AGARAN |
PSM, JDC |
HB2045 |
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SB2421
Coastal Zone Management; Definitions
RELATING TO COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT.
Amends the definition of "development" to create additional exceptions, including pedestrian or bicycle facilities, trash removal, invasive vegetation control, installation of fencing for invasive species control or native habitat preservation, removal of access devices for inspection and maintenance of utilities, and lighting fixtures at existing public recreation facilities. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to AEN/WTL, JDC. |
KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MISALUCHA, Wakai |
AEN/WTL, JDC |
HB2387 |
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SB2422 SD2
Family Court; Minors; Foster Custody; Tort Action; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FAMILY COURT.
Requires certain persons to immediately submit a declaration attached to a motion to the court if the person has reason to believe that a child in foster custody has suffered an injury that may arise to a tort claim. Establishes procedures for Family Court upon receipt of the written report, including required contents of an order appointing a master. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/30/2075. (SD2) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to HHH, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, RHOADS, Dela Cruz |
HHH, JHA, FIN |
HB2301 |
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SB2423
Electronic Prescription Accountability System
RELATING TO THE ELECTRONIC PRESCRIPTION ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEM.
Updates chapter 329, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to clarify who may access information stored in the electronic prescription accountability system. |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to HHH, CPC, referral sheet 24 |
KEOHOKALOLE, BAKER, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, Dela Cruz, Inouye, Kim, Nishihara, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
HHH, CPC |
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SB2424 SD2 HD1
Marriage; Minors; Department of Health; Department of Human Services; Investigation; Family Court
RELATING TO MARRIAGE OF MINORS.
Requires the written consent of family court for a marriage when one of the parties to the marriage is a minor at the time of contracting the marriage and the other party is more than five years older than the minor. Requires the department of health to inform the child protective services unit of the department of human services for investigation of all parties, including the prospective spouse and any person giving written consent to a minor's marriage, when one of the parties to a marriage is a minor and the other party is more than five years older than the minor. Requires the child protective services unit to provide a written report of its findings to the family court no more than two weeks from the date of the application to marry. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD1) |
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3/23/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kitagawa, Kong excused (2). |
KEOHOKALOLE, ACASIO, INOUYE, KIDANI, MISALUCHA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Baker, Dela Cruz, Fevella, Keith-Agaran, Kim, Nishihara, Riviere, Wakai |
HHH, JHA |
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SB2425
Restroom Access; Retail Establishment; Eligible Medical Condition
RELATING TO ACCESSIBILITY.
Requires a retail establishment with an employee toilet facility to allow a customer suffering from an eligible medical condition to use that restroom during normal business hours, under certain conditions. Exempts a retail establishment and employees from civil liability in allowing an eligible customer to use an employee toilet facility. Establishes fines. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to HTH, JDC . |
KEOHOKALOLE, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, Acasio, Baker, Dela Cruz, Gabbard, Ihara, Nishihara |
HTH, JDC |
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SB2426
Illegal Fireworks Task Force; Report; Department of Public Safety; Police; Fire Department; Prosecuting Attorney; Attorney General; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Establishes the illegal fireworks task force within the Department of Public Safety to regulate and control the spread of illegal fireworks in the State. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to PSM, JDC/WAM. |
MISALUCHA |
PSM, JDC/WAM |
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SB2427
Cyber Security; Internet; LoT Devices; Security Features; Information Privacy
RELATING TO INFORMATION PRIVACY.
Requires manufacturers of loT devices to equip the devices with reasonable security features regarding information collected, unauthorized access, or the destruction or use of the devices. |
(S)
1/31/2022- Re-Referred to EET, CPN/JDC/WAM. |
MISALUCHA |
EET, CPN/JDC/WAM |
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SB2428
Consumers; Data; Privacy; Attorney General; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CONSUMER DATA PROTECTION.
Establishes a framework to regulate controllers and processors with access to personal consumer data. Establishes penalties. Establishes a new consumer privacy special fund. Appropriates moneys. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to CPN/JDC, WAM. |
MISALUCHA |
CPN/JDC, WAM |
HB2341 |
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SB2429
Service Animal; Landlord; Tenant; Disclosure
RELATING TO SERVICE ANIMALS.
Requires a tenant to disclose to a landlord their ownership of a service animal. Provides for a penalty for a tenant's failure to disclose. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to CPN, JDC. |
MISALUCHA |
CPN, JDC |
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SB2430
Construction; Professional Engineers, Architects, Surveyors and Landscape Architects; Exempted Structures
RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION COSTS.
Increases the dollar amounts of estimated construction costs for work done to certain structures that are exempt from the requirement that plans be prepared by a licensed professional engineer or architect. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to CPN. |
MISALUCHA |
CPN |
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SB2431
General Excise Tax; Exemption; Feminine Hygiene Products
RELATING TO FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
Exempts the sale of feminine hygiene products from the general excise tax. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to HTH, WAM. |
MISALUCHA |
HTH, WAM |
HB1636 |
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SB2432 SD1
Care Facilities; Uncertified Care Facilities; Unlicensed Care Facilities; Landlord Exclusion; Complaint Allegations
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Clearly defines the group of professionals who are prohibited from knowingly referring or transferring patients to an uncertified or unlicensed care facility. Replaces the term "fine" with "administrative penalty". Repeals the landlord exclusion. Requires the Department of Health to prioritize complaint allegations based on severity for inspections of state-licensed or state-certified care facilities. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/18/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/JDC. |
MISALUCHA |
HTH/HMS, CPN/JDC |
HB1746 |
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SB2433 SD1
Incarceration; Education; Employment; Prisons; Recidivism; Earn and Learn; Inmates; Reentry Program; Model Program; Health Insurance; Rent Assistance; Tuition Assistance; Department of Public Safety; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO OFFENDER REENTRY PROGRAMS.
Requires the Department of Public Safety to expand existing model programs to make more quality correctional education courses available to interested inmates. Requires the Department of Public Safety to reward inmates who participate in or complete correctional education programs while incarcerated with subsidized health insurance, housing, or tuition after release. Expands existing vocational and work furlough programs and establishes earn and learn apprenticeships which allow eligible inmates to work towards licensure under supervised apprenticeships while getting paid. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/30/2075. (SD1) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to CMV, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
MISALUCHA |
CMV, JHA, FIN |
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SB2434
Renewable Fuels Production; Income Tax Credit
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes a renewable fuels production tax credit. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to EET, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EET, WAM |
HB1809 |
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SB2435 SD1
Income Taxation; Important Agricultural Land Qualified Agricultural Cost Tax Credit; HDOA; Extension
RELATING TO THE IMPORTANT AGRICULTURAL LAND QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL COST TAX CREDIT.
Extends the time that the Department of Agriculture may certify the important agricultural land qualified agricultural cost tax credit from 12/31/2021 to 12/31/2031. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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3/10/2022- Referred to AGR, ECD, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AGR, ECD, FIN |
HB2190 |
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SB2436
State Legislature; Legislative Access; Remote Legislative Committee Hearings; Remote Testimony; Deaf and Blind Task Force
RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE ACCESS THROUGH REMOTE TESTIMONY.
Requires each house of the legislature to establish by its rule, procedures that enables the legislature to use remote testimony at legislative committee hearings, enable the public to present oral testimony at legislative committee hearings through remote testimony, and accommodate persons with disabilities though remote testimony. Defines "remote testimony". |
(S)
1/28/2022- Re-Referred to GVO, JDC/WAM. |
RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kanuha |
GVO, JDC/WAM |
HB1542 |
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SB2437 SD2
Deaf and Blind Task Force; Neighbor Islands Blind and Visually Impaired Service Pilot Program; DHS; Division of Vocational Rehabilitation; Ho‘opono Services for the Blind Branch; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE NEIGHBOR ISLANDS BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED SERVICE PILOT PROGRAM.
Requires the Department of Human Services to establish a neighbor islands blind and visually impaired service pilot program that provides training and other services to blind or visually impaired individuals residing on the neighbor islands. Requires the department to report to the Legislature before the Regular Session of 2025. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. Repeals 6/30/2025. (SD2) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to HHH, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, KANUHA, RHOADS |
HHH, FIN |
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SB2438 SD1
Deaf and Blind Task Force; Emotional Support Animal; Disclaimer; Service Animal; Penalties
RELATING TO SERVICE ANIMALS.
Requires that a disclaimer be provided by sellers or providers of emotional support animals or certificates, identifications, tags, vests, leashes, and harnesses for emotional support animals that the animal is not a service animal. Establishes penalties. (SD1) |
(S)
2/8/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
RHOADS, KANUHA, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
CPN, JDC/WAM |
HB1944 |
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SB2439 SD2
Deaf and Blind Task Force; Kupuna Caucus; Health Insurance Coverage; Hearing Aids
RELATING TO HEARING AIDS.
Requires health insurance policies and contracts issued on or after 01/01/2023 to provide coverage for the cost of hearing aids at a minimum of $1,500 per hearing aid for each hearing-impaired ear every thirty-six months. Effective 01/01/2023. (SD2) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to HHH, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, KANUHA, RHOADS |
HHH, CPC, FIN |
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SB2440
Department of Health; Special Treatment Facilities; Mandatory Tobacco Assessment; Tobacco Use Disorder; Treatment
RELATING TO TOBACCO USE DISORDER TREATMENT.
Requires facilities providing treatment for substance abuse disorders to assess a patient or client for use of all tobacco products at the time of their initial intake and take certain actions if the patient or client is determined to have a tobacco use disorder. Effective July 1, 2023. |
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2/4/2022- The committee on HTH deferred the measure. |
BAKER, CHANG, DECOITE, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
HTH, CPN |
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SB2441
Liquor Tax; Surcharge
RELATING TO LIQUOR.
Beginning July 1, 2022, establishes a $0.10 per drink surcharge in addition to the liquor tax. |
(S)
2/10/2022- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
BAKER, CHANG, Acasio, Gabbard, Kim |
CPN, WAM |
HB1618 |
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SB2442 SD2
Physicians Assistants; Medical Records; Controlled Substances
RELATING TO PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS.
Streamlines the records review process for physician assistants by including review of physician assistants' prescriptions for controlled substances. (SD2) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to HHH/CPC, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
BAKER, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, Acasio, Ihara, Kidani, San Buenaventura |
HHH/CPC, JHA, FIN |
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SB2443 SD2
Pharmacy Benefit Managers; Enforcement; Registration
RELATING TO PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS.
Addresses and defines pharmacy benefit manager practices. Creates enforcement authority by the Insurance Commissioner to suspend or revoke a pharmacy benefit manager's registration and impose fines. Repeals the requirement for the Department of Health to enforce the terms of private contracts pertaining to pharmacy benefit managers. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to HHH, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
BAKER, CHANG, DECOITE, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, Ihara, Kidani, Kim, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
HHH, CPC, FIN |
HB1783 |
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SB2444 SD2
Peer-to-Peer Car-Sharing; Insurance Requirements; Insurance Requirements
RELATING TO PEER-TO-PEER CAR-SHARING INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS.
Establishes peer-to-peer car-sharing insurance requirements. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to TRN, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
BAKER, CHANG, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, Fevella, Ihara, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Nishihara, Riviere, San Buenaventura |
TRN, CPC, FIN |
HB1619 |
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SB2445 SD2
Physician Assistant; Scope of Practice
RELATING TO PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS.
Expands the authorized scope of practice for physician assistants. Effective 1/1/2023. (SD2) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to HHH/CPC, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
BAKER, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, Acasio, Ihara, Kidani, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura |
HHH/CPC, JHA, FIN |
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SB2446
Hawaiian Homes Commission; Elected Members; DHHL; Director
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Authorizes the election of the members of the Hawaiian Homes Commission. Establishes the elected office of Director of Hawaiian Home Lands, the holder of which shall have administrative oversight over the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands. Subject to congressional approval. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to HWN, JDC/WAM. |
FEVELLA, MISALUCHA, Acasio, Baker |
HWN, JDC/WAM |
HB2452 |
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SB2447
Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Third-Party Review Services; Licensure Board; Recovery Fund; Rulemaking
RELATING TO THIRD-PARTY REVIEW SERVICES.
Establishes the third-party review services licensure program and board and the third-party review recovery fund. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to CPN, WAM. |
FEVELLA |
CPN, WAM |
HB2453 |
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SB2448
Proposed Actions; Environmental Impact Statements; Hearings
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Requires for each draft environmental assessment and draft environmental impact statement a public hearing in the community directly affected by the underlying proposed action. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to AEN/GVO, JDC/WAM. |
FEVELLA, ACASIO, CHANG, MISALUCHA, Baker, Kim, Riviere |
AEN/GVO, JDC/WAM |
HB2454 |
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SB2449
Corrections; Goods; Procurement; Manufacture; Production
RELATING TO HAWAII CORRECTIONAL INDUSTRIES.
Provides that any goods provided to any state agency by the correctional industries program shall be: (1) produced or manufactured by the program; or (2) pre-existing goods that are substantially altered or customized by the program for the purpose of facilitating use of the goods by a state agency. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to PSM/GVO, WAM. |
FEVELLA, CHANG, INOUYE, MISALUCHA, Acasio, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Kim, Moriwaki, Riviere |
PSM/GVO, WAM |
HB2455 |
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SB2450
DOE; Schools; Children; Resource Officers; Guards; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SAFETY.
Requires the Department of Education to assign school resource officers or guards to serve at public elementary schools and state prekindergarten programs. Requires the Department of Education to seek funding from federal grants. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to EDU/PSM, WAM. |
FEVELLA, INOUYE, MISALUCHA, Keith-Agaran, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura |
EDU/PSM, WAM |
HB2456 |
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SB2451
DOE; Out-Of-Service-Area Attendance; District Exemption; Geographic Exception; Report
RELATING TO STUDENT OUT-OF-SERVICE-AREA ATTENDANCE.
Prohibits the Department of Education from mandating that any student attend a school outside the student's service area. Establishes a five-year phaseout period. Requires the Department of Education to submit annual progress reports. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to EDU, JDC/WAM. |
FEVELLA, Chang, Moriwaki |
EDU, JDC/WAM |
HB2457 |
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SB2452
Auditor; PSD; Corrections Division; Management Audit; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
Requires the Auditor to conduct a management audit of the Corrections Division of the Department of Public Safety. Appropriates moneys. |
(S)
2/8/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
FEVELLA, CHANG, DECOITE, MISALUCHA, Gabbard, Moriwaki |
PSM, WAM |
HB2458 |
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SB2453
Housing Projects; HHFDC; Counties; Environmental Assessment
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Increases from 45 days to 90 days the deadline by which county legislative bodies shall approve certain housing projects supported by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Establishes that certain housing projects shall not be exempt from an environmental assessment. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to HOU/GVO, JDC. |
FEVELLA, MISALUCHA, RIVIERE, Baker |
HOU/GVO, JDC |
HB2459 |
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SB2454
Sex Trafficking; Penalty; Protection of Minors
RELATING TO SEX TRAFFICKING.
Specifies that the penalty for sex trafficking shall be payment of a fine of no less than $50,000 but no more than $100,000, and a definite term of imprisonment of up to 20 years without the possibility of a suspended sentence, probation, or parole. Provides that consent to sexual conduct is not a defense. Defines "sexual conduct". Provides that a minor who reports that the minor is a victim of sex trafficking shall not be subject to criminal liability. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to HMS, JDC. |
FEVELLA, CHANG, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, Wakai |
HMS, JDC |
HB2460 |
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SB2455
Responsible, Adult-Use Cannabis; Hawaii Cannabis Control Board; Medical Cannabis; Taxation; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CANNABIS.
Legalizes, regulates, and taxes cannabis and manufactured cannabis products for responsible, adult use. Exempts sales of cannabis and manufactured cannabis products for medical use from the general excise tax. Clarifies that qualifying out-of-state patients have the same rights and privileges under the medical cannabis law. Allows qualifying out-of-state patients to cultivate medical cannabis. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to HTH/CPN, JDC/WAM. |
LEE, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Acasio, Ihara, Shimabukuro |
HTH/CPN, JDC/WAM |
HB1907 |
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SB2456 SD2
Filipino Caucus; Identification Cards; Limited Purpose; Documentation
RELATING TO IDENTIFICATION CARDS.
Authorizes the issuance of limited purpose identification cards for certain residents. Takes effect 7/30/2075. (SD2) |
(H)
3/17/2022- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
MISALUCHA, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Dela Cruz, Keith-Agaran, Wakai |
JHA, FIN |
HB1761 |
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SB2457 SD1 HD1 CD1
Filipino Caucus; Department of Labor and Industrial Relations; Immigrant Resource Centers; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO IMMIGRANT RESOURCE CENTERS.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations' Office of Community Services to restore funding for immigrant resource centers. (CD1) |
(H)
7/7/2022- Act 256, on 07/07/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1359). |
MISALUCHA, RHOADS, Keith-Agaran, Riviere, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
LAT, FIN |
HB1760 |
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SB2458 SD2 HD1
Judiciary; Noncitizens; Immigration Proceedings; Legal Counsel; Legal Assistance; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LEGAL SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME IMMIGRANTS.
Appropriates moneys to the judiciary to contract with nonprofit organizations to provide legal counsel and assistance to low income noncitizens. Defines "low-income" to mean a person whose family income is no more than the federal poverty level. Effective 12/31/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/23/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kitagawa, Kong excused (2). |
MISALUCHA, KEITH-AGARAN, RHOADS, Gabbard, Riviere, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
JHA, FIN |
HB1759 |
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SB2459 SD1 HD1
Office of Language Access; Annual Report; Limited English Proficiency Language Coordinator; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LANGUAGE ACCESS.
Requires the executive director of the office of language access to submit an annual report to the governor and legislature on compliance, complaints, resolution of complaints, and recommendations to enhance and promote language access. Appropriates funds to establish three full-time equivalent (3.0 FTE) limited English proficiency language coordinator positions in the office of language access. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD1) |
(H)
3/23/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kitagawa, Kong excused (2). |
MISALUCHA, INOUYE, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Gabbard, Keith-Agaran, Wakai |
HHH, FIN |
HB1762 |
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SB2460 SD2
Nurses; Registered Nurses; Licensed Practical Nurses; License; Endorsement; Temporary Permits
RELATING TO NURSES.
Allows for temporary permits to be issued to registered nurses and licensed practical nurses from a territory or foreign country who are seeking a state license by endorsement. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to HHH, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
MISALUCHA, KEITH-AGARAN, RHOADS, Gabbard, Riviere, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
HHH, CPC, FIN |
HB1758 |
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SB2461 SD2
HHAP; Department of Health Executive Office on Aging; Appropriation ($)
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE HAWAII HEALTHY AGING PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM.
Appropriates funds for the Hawaii Healthy Aging Partnership program to further the program's role in improving the health and well-being of Hawaii's kupuna. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to HHH, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
MORIWAKI, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, KIM, MISALUCHA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Baker, Gabbard, Ihara, Riviere, Wakai |
HHH, FIN |
HB1730 |
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SB2462
Kupuna Care; Kupuna Caregivers; Hawaii Tobacco Settlement Special Fund; Department of Health
RELATING TO KUPUNA CARE.
Specifies that ten per cent of the moneys in the Hawaii Tobacco Settlement Special Fund shall be allocated to and expended by the Department of Health for purposes of the Kupuna Care Program and the Kupuna Caregivers Program. Specifies that the allotment of tobacco settlement moneys shall not supplant the base budget of the Executive Office on Aging. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to HMS/HTH, WAM. |
MORIWAKI, ACASIO, GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, KIM, MISALUCHA, Wakai |
HMS/HTH, WAM |
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SB2463
Workers' Compensation; Average Weekly Wages; Volunteers; DLIR
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
Authorizes wages of other employees in comparable employment to be considered when computing the average weekly wages of an injured public board member, reserve police officer, police chaplain, sheriffs' chaplain, volunteer firefighter, volunteer boating enforcement officer, or volunteer conservation and resources enforcement officer. Clarifies computation of average weekly wages of an injured volunteer firefighter for workers' compensation benefits purposes. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to LCA, WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LCA, WAM |
HB1704 |
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SB2464
Volunteer Firefighters; Compensation Benefits; Method of Calculation
RELATING TO COMPENSATION BENEFITS.
Requires compensation benefits for volunteer firefighters who are injured or killed in the line of duty to be determined based on equivalent firefighter pay based on years of service and rank, rather than on a rate of $18 per week. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to LCA, WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA (Introduced by request of another party) |
LCA, WAM |
HB1703 |
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SB2465
Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Affordable Housing; ALOHA Homes; Revolving Fund; Public Land Exemptions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Establishes the ALOHA Homes Program to develop low-cost homes on state-owned and county-owned land in urban redevelopment sites to be sold in leasehold by the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to qualified residents. Exempts certain land from the definition of public lands. Requires Hawaii Public Housing Authority to gain legislative approval before disposing of certain lands. Provides for the disposition of lands acquired by the Hawaii Public Housing Authority but no longer needed for the ALOHA Homes Program. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to HOU/GVO, WAM/WTL. |
CHANG |
HOU/GVO, WAM/WTL |
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SB2466
County Zoning; Housing; Residential Development
RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL ZONING.
Requires a county to approve a resident development plan that is compliant with certain requirements. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to HOU/GVO, WAM/WTL. |
CHANG |
HOU/GVO, WAM/WTL |
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SB2467 SD2
Mental Health Screenings; Insurance
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH SCREENINGS.
Requires that one annual mental health screening be included in health insurance coverage for diagnosis of mental disorders. Effective 1/1/2023. (SD2) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to HHH, CPC, referral sheet 24 |
CHANG |
HHH, CPC |
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SB2468
Counties; Income; Rental Discrimination; Prohibition
RELATING TO HOUSING DISCRIMINATION.
Allows counties to prohibit discrimination against renters based on their source of income. |
(S)
3/1/2022- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
CHANG |
HOU/GVO, CPN/JDC |
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SB2469
Compacts of Free Association; Task Force; Census
RELATING TO COMPACTS OF FREE ASSOCIATION.
Creates a task force to conduct a census of COFA residents in Hawaii. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to HMS, WAM. |
CHANG |
HMS, WAM |
HB2404 |
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SB2470
University of Hawaii; Community Colleges; Affordable Rental Housing; Low-Income Students; Low- and Moderate-Income Employees
RELATING TO COMMUNITY COLLEGES.
Authorizes the Board of Regents to permit community colleges to lease land or buildings to nonprofit developers to construct rental housing units for students or employees. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to HOU/HRE, WAM/WTL. |
CHANG |
HOU/HRE, WAM/WTL |
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SB2471
District Boundaries; Amendments; Counties; Affordable Housing
RELATING TO LAND USE.
Authorizes county land use decision-making authorities to amend district boundaries involving lands greater than fifteen but no more than one hundred acres and requires all housing units to be occupied by the owner, who is a Hawaii resident, at all times. |
(S)
1/31/2022- Re-Referred to WTL/GVO, WAM/JDC. |
CHANG |
WTL/GVO, WAM/JDC |
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SB2472
Motor Vehicles; Used Motor Vehicles Parts and Accessories; Theft of a Catalytic Converter
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLES.
Establishes a new offense of theft of a catalytic converter. Requires vehicle registration records to be kept for businesses engaged in the selling or negotiating the purchase of used motor vehicle parts or accessories. Specifies that these businesses are required to refuse purchase of used motor vehicle parts or accessories and report the attempted sale to police if a seller does not provide certain information at the time of the attempted sale. Changes the fine for any violations of the used motor vehicle parts and accessories law. |
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1/31/2022- Re-Referred to CPN, JDC/WAM. |
CHANG |
CPN, JDC/WAM |
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SB2473 SD2 HD2 CD1
Department of Agriculture; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Agribusiness Development Corporation; Transfer; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Amends the focus, scope, responsibilities, and powers of the Agribusiness Development Corporation (ADC). Amends the definition of the term "agriculture" as the term relates to the ADC. Transfers the administrative attachment of the ADC from the Department of Agriculture to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Amends the requirements and responsibilities of the board of directors of the ADC. Amends the required contents of the Hawaii agribusiness plan. Appropriates moneys. (CD1) |
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6/27/2022- Act 219, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1320). |
DELA CRUZ, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, Gabbard, Moriwaki, Wakai |
AGR, FIN |
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SB2474 SD2 HD1 CD1
Renewable Energy; Reliability Standards; Interconnection Requirements; Public Utilities Commission; Study; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Requires the Public Utilities Commission to contract with a qualified consultant conduct a study on the accessibility of Hawaii's electric system and procedures for interconnection to Hawaii's electric system. Requires a report to the Legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2023. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
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6/27/2022- Act 201, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1302). |
DELA CRUZ |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
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SB2475 SD2 HD1 CD1
General Excise Tax; Exemptions; Shipping Activities; Stevedoring Services; Wharfage; Demurrage
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Clarifies that amounts received or accrued for stevedoring services, wharfage, and demurrage services are exempt under the general excise tax law. (CD1) |
(H)
6/17/2022- Act 080, on 06/17/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1180). |
DELA CRUZ, CHANG, DECOITE, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Baker |
FIN |
HB1627 |
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SB2476
Taxation Board of Review; Appropriation
RELATING TO THE TAXATION BOARD OF REVIEW.
Reduces the size of the Taxation Board of Review from ten members to three, with at least two members required for quorum. Establishes that the members shall be full-time employees, with compensation based on a percentage of the salary of the director of taxation. Authorizes the members of the Taxation Board of Review to validate the board's actions with a concurrence of the majority of members who heard the appeal. Clarifies that board meetings are contested case hearings and provides notice requirements. Clarifies the legal and evidentiary framework the board shall use in reaching its decisions. Appropriates moneys to the Department of Taxation to establish three full-time equivalent Taxation Board of Review members and two full-time equivalent staff positions. |
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1/24/2022- Referred to GVO, WAM/JDC. |
DELA CRUZ, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, Gabbard, Wakai |
GVO, WAM/JDC |
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SB2477
Governor; Senate; Boards and Commissions; Holdover Members; Appointment; Vacancies; Advise and Consent
RELATING TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS.
Provides for the term expiration of a holdover member of a board or commission at the end of the first regular legislative session following the expiration of the member's term. Provides that the provisions of section 26-34, HRS, shall prevail over other inconsistent laws. If a holdover member's term is set to expire and the Governor fails to nominate a successor, authorizes the President of the Senate to nominate a successor for that board or commission. |
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2/15/2022- The committee on GVO deferred the measure. |
DELA CRUZ, CHANG, DECOITE, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, WAKAI, Gabbard, Kanuha, Moriwaki |
GVO, JDC/WAM |
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SB2478 SD2 HD2 CD1
Income Tax; Renewable Fuels Production Tax Credit
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Reinstates a renewable fuels production tax credit. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2021. (CD1) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 216, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1317). |
DELA CRUZ |
EEP/ECD, CPC, FIN |
HB2002 |
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SB2479 HD1 CD1
Broadband; Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Broadband Infrastructure; Access
RELATING TO BROADBAND INFRASTRUCTURE.
Requires each public housing project and state low-income housing project that is built or reconstructed after 1/1/2023, to include all broadband infrastructure necessary for tenants to have access to broadband service. (CD1) |
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7/1/2022- Act 234, on 06/30/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1336). |
DELA CRUZ, CHANG, DECOITE, GABBARD, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, WAKAI |
HSG, CPC, FIN |
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SB2480 SD2 HD2
Wahiawa Irrigation System; Land Purchase; Office of the Governor; DOA; ADC; DLNR; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE WAHIAWA IRRIGATION SYSTEM.
Requires the office of the governor to negotiate the State's fee simple acquisition of the Wahiawa irrigation system on the island of Oahu. Authorizes and appropriates funds for the department of agriculture, agribusiness development corporation, and department of land and natural resources to purchase, repair, and maintain the Wahiawa irrigation system and the associated spillway. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2) |
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4/20/2022- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 729). |
DELA CRUZ, CHANG, DECOITE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, Baker, Gabbard |
AGR, JHA, FIN |
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SB2481 SD2 HD2
Office of Youth Services; Youth Crisis Center Branch; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO YOUTH CRISIS CENTERS.
Establishes the youth crisis center branch within the office of youth services and the position of administrator of the youth crisis center branch to head the branch. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD2) |
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3/24/2022- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ohno excused (1). |
DELA CRUZ, CHANG, DECOITE, GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, LEE, MISALUCHA, Baker, Moriwaki, Wakai |
HHH, JHA, FIN |
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SB2482 SD1 HD1 CD1
Office of the Governor; Office of Wellness and Resilience; Trauma-Informed Care; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WELLNESS.
Establishes a temporary office of wellness and resilience within the office of the governor. Authorizes the office of wellness and resilience to address issues and implement solutions to improve wellness and resilience, including issues and solutions identified by the trauma-informed care task force. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
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7/12/2022- Act 291, on 07/12/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1420). |
DELA CRUZ |
HHH, CPC, FIN |
HB1970 |
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SB2483 SD2 HD1
University of Hawaii; Hawaii Natural Energy Institute; Renewable Energy ($)
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Requires the Hawaii natural energy institute to evaluate the benefits and costs of dispatching renewable energy resources considering the context of ongoing state energy planning efforts. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
4/28/2022- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Thursday, 04-28-22 at 5:00PM in Conference Room 325. |
DELA CRUZ |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
HB1821 |
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SB2484
Housing Density; Block-level Upzoning Program; Counties; Homeowners
RELATING TO HOUSING DENSITY.
Authorizes counties to establish a block-level upzoning program to allow homeowners within a block located in an urban district to vote to increase the housing density for their respective block. |
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1/24/2022- Referred to WTL/HOU/GVO, WAM. |
CHANG |
WTL/HOU/GVO, WAM |
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SB2485
Capital Gains Tax; Earned Income Tax Credit
RELATING TO TAX FAIRNESS.
Increases the tax rate on capital gains. Makes the state earned income tax credit refundable and permanent. Applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022. |
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2/2/2022- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
CHANG |
WAM |
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SB2486
Continuous Legislative Session; Constitutional Amendment (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III, SECTIONS 10, 11, 12, 15, AND 16 OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO ESTABLISH A CONTINUOUS LEGISLATIVE SESSION.
Establishes a continuous legislature. Requires the legislature to convene at least once a month. Removes language regarding special sessions, adjournment, and recesses. Creates a two-year deadline for a bill to be submitted for gubernatorial consideration. Standardizes the number of days that the governor must approve or veto a bill submitted for consideration. Requires bills returned by the governor to be heard by the legislature within an unspecified number of days for the bill for the bill to be further amended. Requires the passage of the legislative budget in an unspecified number of days before the end of each fiscal year. |
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2/3/2022- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
CHANG |
JDC, WAM |
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SB2487
Law Enforcement Officers; Constitutional Rights; Deprivation; Private Cause of Action; Disclosure
RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Establishes a private cause of action for persons injured by the deprivation of rights under the Hawaii Constitution by law enforcement officers. Imposes personal liability on law enforcement officers for judgments or settlements arising from that cause of action up to a certain amount and under certain circumstances. Requires political subdivisions of the State who employ law enforcement officers to publicly disclose a list of officers against whom a judgment or settlement is entered and other proscribed information. Requires employers of law enforcement officers to discipline officers under certain circumstances. |
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1/24/2022- Referred to PSM/GVO, JDC. |
CHANG |
PSM/GVO, JDC |
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SB2488
State Building Code Council; Repeal
RELATING TO THE STATE BUILDING CODE.
Repeals the state building code council. |
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1/31/2022- Re-Referred to PSM, JDC/WAM. |
CHANG |
PSM, JDC/WAM |
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SB2489
Hawaii Interagency Council for Transit-oriented Development; Membership
RELATING TO THE HAWAII INTERAGENCY COUNCIL FOR TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT.
Amends the membership of the Hawaii Interagency Council for Transit-oriented Development to include the House of Representatives chairs of the committees on housing and transportation and the Senate chairs of the committees on housing and transportation. |
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1/24/2022- Referred to HOU/WTL, JDC. |
CHANG |
HOU/WTL, JDC |
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SB2490
Constitutional Amendment; Voting Age for State and Local Elections (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO AMEND THE QUALIFYING AGE OF VOTERS FOR ANY STATE OR LOCAL ELECTION.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to lower the qualifying age of voters for any state or local election to sixteen years of age. |
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1/24/2022- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
CHANG |
JDC, WAM |
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SB2491
Motor Vehicle Rental Industry; License Recovery Fees; Repeal
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE RENTAL INDUSTRY.
Repeals vehicle license recovery fees. Takes effect 1/1/2023. |
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1/24/2022- Referred to TRS, CPN. |
CHANG |
TRS, CPN |
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SB2492
Employment; Paid Sick Leave
RELATING TO PAID SICK LEAVE.
Requires employers to provide a minimum amount of paid sick leave to employees to be used to care for themselves or a family member who is ill or needs medical care and supplemental paid sick leave to employees under certain public health emergency conditions. |
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1/24/2022- Referred to LCA, JDC/WAM. |
CHANG, ACASIO, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, NISHIHARA |
LCA, JDC/WAM |
HB1504 |
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SB2493
Counties; Duties; Affirmatively Further Fair Housing; Housing Assessment; General Plans
RELATING TO PLANNING.
Requires counties to affirmatively further fair housing and conduct certain assessments to combat discrimination and overcome patterns of segregation. Requires counties to amend their general plans to accommodate housing-related policies adopted pursuant to this Act. |
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1/24/2022- Referred to HOU/GVO, JDC/WAM. |
CHANG, ACASIO, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI |
HOU/GVO, JDC/WAM |
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SB2494 SD1
Landlord-Tenant Code; Habitability; Retaliatory Evictions
RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
Prohibits landlords from recovering possession of a dwelling unit from tenants if habitability of the dwelling unit is significantly impaired. Sets a tenant's liability for rent if habitability of the dwelling unit is significantly impaired. Provides remedies for retaliatory evictions. (SD1) |
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3/10/2022- Referred to HSG, CPC, referral sheet 24 |
CHANG, Moriwaki |
HSG, CPC |
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SB2495
Catalytic Converter; Theft; Penal Code; Class C Felony; Scrap Dealers; Statement
RELATING TO THEFT.
Establishes the offense of theft of catalytic converter as a class C felony. Defines "catalytic converter." Requires scrap dealers to follow the same requirements regarding a written statement for the purchase of palladium, platinum, rhodium, and a scrap catalytic converter from which some or all of the catalyst metals have been removed as is required for the purchase of copper, beer kegs, and urns. |
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1/24/2022- Referred to CPN, JDC. |
CHANG, GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MISALUCHA, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
CPN, JDC |
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SB2496
Affordable Housing Development; High-Density Housing; Transit-Oriented Development; Discretionary Permit
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Requires state or county agencies to issue discretionary permits for housing development projects that meet certain requirements within sixty days of receipt of a permit application deemed to be complete by the receiving state or county agency. |
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1/24/2022- Referred to HOU/WTL/GVO, JDC. |
CHANG, MISALUCHA |
HOU/WTL/GVO, JDC |
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SB2497
Historic Preservation; President Barack Obama; Markers; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
Requires the department of land and natural resources to place markers in the State to indicate significant sites in the life of President Barack Obama and appropriates funds to place the markers throughout the State. |
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1/24/2022- Referred to WTL, WAM . |
CHANG, MISALUCHA, Keith-Agaran, Taniguchi |
WTL, WAM |
HB2329 |
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SB2498
Rental Housing Projects; Affordable Housing; General Excise Tax Exemption; Prevailing Wages; Hawaii Housing and Finance Development Corporation
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Clarifies that the eligibility for the general excise tax exemption includes the nonreceipt of financing from the Hawaii Housing and Finance and Development Corporation. Allows certain affordable rental housing projects to receive a waiver of various development fees from a county. Removes the limit on the type of costs eligible for exemption from the general excise tax for development of affordable rental housing certified by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. |
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1/24/2022- Referred to HOU/GVO, WAM. |
CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, Keohokalole |
HOU/GVO, WAM |
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SB2499
Housing; Development; Counties; Inclusionary Zoning; Exemption; Report
RELATING TO INCLUSIONARY ZONING.
Prohibits any law, ordinance, or rule from imposing an inclusionary zoning requirement on housing offered exclusively for sale in perpetuity to buyers who are residents of the State, are owner-occupants, and do not own any other real property. Requires each county to submit a report on inclusionary zoning requirements to the legislature every year until the regular session of 2027. |
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1/24/2022- Referred to HOU/WTL/GVO, WAM/JDC. |
CHANG, MISALUCHA, RHOADS |
HOU/WTL/GVO, WAM/JDC |
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SB2500
Housing Development Project; Emergency Shelters; Counties
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Restricts any county from disapproving or imposing certain conditions on a housing development project for housing or an emergency shelter unless the county meets certain requirements. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to HOU/GVO, WAM. |
CHANG, MISALUCHA, Keohokalole |
HOU/GVO, WAM |
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SB2501
Affordable Housing; Religious Institutions; Educational Institutions
RELATED TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Requires counties to adopt rules allowing religious and educational institutions to build housing units on land they own regardless of current zoning restrictions if the housing is either for Hawaii residents who are owner or renter occupants and own no other real property, or affordable housing. |
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1/24/2022- Referred to HOU/GVO, WAM/JDC . |
CHANG, MISALUCHA, Keith-Agaran, Moriwaki, Nishihara, San Buenaventura |
HOU/GVO, WAM/JDC |
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SB2502 SD1
Hawaii Community Development Authority; Term Leases; Public Auction
RELATING TO HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
Increases terms for public auction, sales, or leases under the Hawaii Community Development Authority from sixty-five years to ninety-nine years. Retains terms for leases of ceded lands at sixty-five years. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/18/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC. |
CHANG, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, Kidani, Nishihara |
WTL, WAM/JDC |
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SB2503
Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; State Housing Coordinator; Affordable Housing; Housing Opportunity Working Group; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Creates the position of the state housing coordinator. Requires the coordinator to organize and maintain a housing opportunity working group. Appropriates funds. |
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1/24/2022- Referred to HOU/GVO, WAM. |
CHANG, MISALUCHA, Moriwaki, Nishihara, San Buenaventura |
HOU/GVO, WAM |
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SB2504 SD2 HD1
Housing Choice Voucher Landlord Incentive Program; Public Assistance Recipients; Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program; Landlord Incentives; Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Positions; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY.
Establishes the housing choice voucher landlord incentive program. Requires the Hawaii public housing authority to adopt rules without regard to chapter 91, HRS, to establish specified incentives for landlords who participate in the tenant-based assistance housing choice voucher program under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937. Requires that the Hawaii public housing authority adopt rules to establish a maximum of fifteen days after receipt of an owner's or landlord's inspection request as a reasonable time within which to inspect a dwelling unit for lease under the section 8 housing choice voucher program. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
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4/20/2022- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 729). |
CHANG, FEVELLA, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, San Buenaventura |
HSG, CPC, FIN |
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SB2505
Aloha Stadium; Affordable Housing; Development
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Requires at least one hundred thousand housing units to be developed near the rail station nearest to the Aloha Stadium. Requires a minimum of eighty per cent of those housing units to be priced as affordable. |
(S)
1/26/2022- Re-Referred to HOU/WTL/EET, WAM. |
CHANG, RHOADS, Nishihara |
HOU/WTL/EET, WAM |
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SB2506
Hawaii Community Development Authority; Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Department of Housing
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING.
Creates the Department of Housing. Places the Hawaii Community Development Authority, Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation, Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, and Hawaii Public Housing Authority under the Department of Housing for administrative purposes. |
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2/3/2022- The committee on GVO deferred the measure. |
CHANG, MISALUCHA, Gabbard |
HOU/GVO, WAM |
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SB2507
Constitutional Amendment; Housing (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE IX, SECTION 5, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION, TO REQUIRE THE STATE TO PRODUCE ENOUGH HOUSING TO MEET DEMAND.
Amends the state constitution to require the State to provide enough housing to meet demand subject to standards and criteria as provided by law. |
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2/15/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, NISHIHARA, Gabbard |
JDC, WAM |
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SB2508
Rental Properties; Affordable Housing; Housing and Rental Assistance; Taxation; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TAXES.
Establishes a tax on taxpayers who own ten or more rental houses or twenty-five or more properties to be levied at the rate of twenty-five percent of gross rental proceeds. Requires that moneys collected pursuant to this tax be deposited in a new Homes for Families Special Fund and expended on housing and rental assistance. Makes an appropriation. |
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1/28/2022- Re-Referred to HOU, WAM. |
CHANG, ACASIO, Wakai |
HOU, WAM |
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SB2509
General Excise Tax; Genetically Engineered Agricultural Products; Exemptions
RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
Repeals an exemption to the general excise tax for genetically engineered agricultural products. |
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2/14/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
ACASIO, CHANG, GABBARD, Ihara, Moriwaki, Riviere, San Buenaventura |
AEN, WAM |
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SB2510 SD2 HD1 CD1
Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; Hawaii Natural Energy Institute; Hawaii State Planning Act; Renewable Energy; Grid Resources Balancing; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Establishes a state energy policy that requires at least 33.33 per cent of renewable energy to be generated by firm renewable energy. Establishes requirements for the State to maintain a diversified renewable energy portfolio. Amends statutory provisions to achieve firm renewable energy generation for each island. Excepts geothermal energy production from limitations on energy production from a single renewable energy source. Prohibits fossil fuel generation after December 31, 2045, except in circumstances where unavailability of renewable fuels would require limited use of fossil fuels to maintain grid reliability. Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to update the energy state functional plan. Requires the Hawaii Natural Energy Institute to conduct a study on the minimum percentage of firm renewable energy. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
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7/12/2022- Vetoed (Gov. Msg. No. 1397). |
DELA CRUZ, CHANG, DECOITE, GABBARD, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, MISALUCHA, WAKAI, Baker, Shimabukuro |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
HB1611 |
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SB2511 SD2 HD2 CD1
Renewable Energy Technologies; Income Tax Credit; Firm Renewable Energy Systems; Long-Duration Renewable Energy Storage Systems
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Expands the renewable energy technologies income tax credit to include firm renewable energy systems and long-duration renewable energy storage systems. Caps the amount of credit that may be claimed by a tax payer and the total amount of tax credits for certain firm renewable energy systems and long-duration renewable energy storage systems that may be claimed in a taxable year . Specifies that the income tax credit is available for eligible systems that are placed in service before 1/1/2046. (CD1) |
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7/12/2022- Vetoed (Gov. Msg. No. 1398). |
DELA CRUZ, CHANG, DECOITE, GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, MISALUCHA, WAKAI, Baker, Kanuha, Shimabukuro |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
HB2003 |
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SB2512
Department of Education; School Facilities Authority; Executive Director; Vacancy
RELATING TO THE SCHOOL FACILITIES AUTHORITY.
Requires that in the event of a vacancy of the Executive Director of the School Facilities Authority, the assistant superintendent for the office of facilities and operations shall serve as the acting executive director until a new executive director is appointed and the senate advises and consents to the new executive director's nomination. |
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2/7/2022- The committee on EDU deferred the measure. |
DELA CRUZ, CHANG, DECOITE, GABBARD, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, Baker, Kanuha, Shimabukuro |
EDU, WAM |
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SB2513 SD1
PUC; Hawaii State Energy Office; Firm Renewable Requests for Proposals; Intermittent Renewable Requests for Proposals; Affiliate Prohibition; Study; Appropriation
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Requires the Public Utilities Commission to have electric utilities separately issue requests for proposals for firm renewable energy generation and requests for proposals for intermittent renewable energy generation. Prohibits the Public Utilities Commission from approving any new or renewed utility owned generation project by a public utility or any new or renewed power purchase agreement for electricity generation with affiliated interests with a public utility. Appropriates moneys to the Hawaii State Energy Office to conduct a study. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1) |
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2/22/2022- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
DELA CRUZ, BAKER, CHANG, DECOITE, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, MISALUCHA, Kanuha, Wakai |
CPN/EET, WAM |
HB1647 |
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SB2514 SD1
Probation; Crimes; Conditions; Revocation; Substance Abuse
RELATING TO PROBATION.
Creates a good time credit system, by which criminal defendant on probation may reduce their time on probation through compliance with conditions of probation. Provides that a condition of probation that prohibits unnecessary associations may only apply with respect to certain persons having a connection to the underlying crime or the prosecution of the crime. Provides that a condition that prohibits the possession or use of alcohol or unauthorized drugs may only be imposed if it reasonably related to the crime for which the defendant was convicted. Provides that substance abuse treatment shall not be required of a defendant on probation if a program is not available in the county of the defendant's residence or if the defendant has not been accepted into a program. Prohibits incarceration for certain technical violations. (SD1) |
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2/28/2022- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
LEE |
PSM, JDC |
HB2344 |
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SB2515
Parole; Crimes; Conditions; Revocation; Substance Abuse
RELATING TO PAROLE.
Creates a good time credit system, by which a parolee may reduce the parolee's sentence through compliance with conditions of parole. Provides that a condition of parole that prohibits unnecessary associations may only apply with respect to certain persons having a connection to the parolee's underlying crime or the prosecution of the crime. Provides that a condition of parole that prohibits the possession or use of alcohol or unauthorized drugs may only be imposed if it reasonably related to the crime for which the parolee was convicted. Provides that substance abuse treatment shall not be required of a parolee if a program is not available in the county of the parolee's residence or if the parolee has not been accepted into a program. Prohibits incarceration for certain technical violations. |
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2/3/2022- The committee on PSM deferred the measure. |
LEE |
PSM, JDC |
HB2342 |
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SB2516 SD1
Department of Transportation; State Highways; Urban Tree Canopy
RELATING TO STATE HIGHWAYS.
Establishes new highway construction standards which include minimizing storm drain runoff, maximizing tree and foliage coverage to reduce urban heat, and applying a standardized paint scheme to protect against weathering. Establishes a task force. (SD1) |
(S)
2/18/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
LEE |
TRS/AEN, WAM |
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SB2517
Bicycle; E-Bike; Commuting Trips
RELATING TO BICYCLE COMMUTING.
Establishes a goal for the Department of Transportation to have an unspecified percentage of commuting trips be by bicycle or e bike by 2030. |
(S)
2/15/2022- The committee on TRS deferred the measure. |
LEE |
TRS, WAM |
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SB2518 SD1
Deceptive Trade Practices; Gender-Based Pricing; Gender Discrimination; Pink Tax; Gender Tax; Manufacturers
RELATING TO DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES.
Establishes that gender-based pricing by manufacturers who sell the goods they manufacture to any person in the State for a price they set constitutes an unlawful deceptive trade practice. (SD1) |
(S)
2/23/2022- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
LEE |
HMS, CPN |
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SB2519 SD1
Conservation; Beaches; Erosion Control Structures; Permits
RELATING TO COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT.
Requires an emergency shoreline hardening permit for the construction, maintenance, or improvement of a temporary erosion control structure. Provides that each permit is valid for a maximum of one year; provided that the lifetime of the structure may be extended no more than an additional two and a half years upon an applicant demonstrating a concerted effort, as deemed acceptable by the Board of Land and Natural Resources, to develop and implement a long-term solution which will enable the removal of the temporary erosion control structure. Establishes penalties for persons who build, improve, or maintain a temporary erosion control structure without a valid permit. Requires the Board to administer and enforce this Act. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/15/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
LEE |
WTL, JDC/WAM |
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SB2520
State Native Tree; Ohia Lehua
RELATING TO THE STATE NATIVE TREE.
Designates the ohia lehua (metrosideros polymorpha) as the official state native tree of Hawaii. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to LCA . |
RIVIERE, ACASIO, CHANG, Kidani |
LCA |
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SB2521
Counties; Agricultural Building; Definition
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL BUILDINGS.
Amends the definition of "agricultural building" for purposes of section 46-88, HRS, to clarify that "agricultural building" means a development built exclusively for agricultural or aquacultural purposes. Clarifies that buildings used for human habitation; buildings used by the public, such as a place of employment or entertainment; and buildings with multiple or mixed uses where one or more uses do not meet the definition of agricultural building, are not agricultural buildings. |
(S)
1/31/2022- Re-Referred to WTL/AEN, JDC/WAM. |
RIVIERE, KIM, Ihara |
WTL/AEN, JDC/WAM |
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SB2522
Catalytic Converters; Used Motor Vehicle Part Dealers; Scrap Metals; Theft; Penal Code
RELATING TO CATALYTIC CONVERTERS.
Requires licensed used motor vehicle part dealers to keep records of purchases and sales of catalytic converters and requires the sellers to file a written statement that the seller has the lawful right to sell and dispose of the catalytic converter. Establishes the offense of theft of catalytic converter as a class C felony. Increases the penalty for engaging in the business of purchasing or selling used motor vehicle parts and accessories without a license. Requires scrap dealers to keep records of purchases and sales of palladium, platinum, and rhodium. Requires all scrap dealers to pay for palladium, platinum, and rhodium, and used motor vehicle part dealers to pay for catalytic converters, by check. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to CPN, JDC. |
RIVIERE, CHANG, DECOITE, GABBARD, KIDANI, LEE, MISALUCHA, WAKAI, Acasio, Baker, Kim, Nishihara, San Buenaventura |
CPN, JDC |
HB1860 |
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SB2523
Driver's License; Identification Card; Electronically-Stored Identification
RELATING TO ELECTRONICALLY-STORED IDENTIFICATION.
Authorizes electronically-stored driver's licenses and identification cards to be stored and presented through an approved electronic identification storage service. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to GVO/TRS, JDC/WAM. |
RIVIERE, CHANG, GABBARD, LEE, Keith-Agaran, Keohokalole, Kim, Nishihara, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
GVO/TRS, JDC/WAM |
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SB2524
Annual Vehicle Registration Fees; Disabled Veteran Exemption; Office of Veterans' Services
RELATING TO ANNUAL VEHICLE REGISTRATION FEES.
Expands the recipient of the annual vehicle registration fees exemption to include disabled veterans with a service-connected disability rating of ten per cent or higher, subject to certain restrictions. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to PSM/TRS, WAM . |
RIVIERE, Baker |
PSM/TRS, WAM |
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SB2525
Office of Elections; Chief Election Officer; Elections; Online Voter Pamphlet; Postcards; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Requires the chief election officer, with assistance from the county clerks for elections involving county offices and countywide ballot issues, to publish an online voter pamphlet on the Office of Elections public website and publish and distribute postcards notifying voters of the online voter pamphlet website address. Appropriates moneys to allow the chief election officer to produce and distribute an online voter pamphlet and voter pamphlet postcards for each election. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
RIVIERE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Gabbard, Ihara, Kanuha |
JDC, WAM |
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SB2526
Family Courts; Sex Offenders; Murderers; Custody and Visitation; Significant Risk; Rebuttable Presumption; Disclosure of Information; Best Interests of the Child
RELATING TO FAMILY COURT.
Amends provisions relating to criteria and procedures in family court determinations regarding custody and visitation rights. Clarifies that a parent's felony conviction for a violent or sexual offense in which the victim was a minor, or requirement to register as a sex offender, raises a rebuttable presumption that custody or visitation by that parent is not in the best interest of the child. Requires courts to consider registration as a sex offender a presumption of risk that affects the burden of producing evidence. Requires courts to state reasons for findings in writing or on the record, including specific findings that there is no risk to the child's health, safety, and welfare. Requires nondisclosure of certain information when a court makes a finding of abuse or domestic violence against a parent. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to HMS/PSM, JDC . |
RIVIERE, MORIWAKI, Gabbard, Ihara |
HMS/PSM, JDC |
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SB2527
Family Court; Minors; Foster Custody; Tort Action
RELATING TO FAMILY COURT.
Requires certain persons to immediately report a potential tort claim to the family court when that person has reason to believe that a child in foster custody has suffered an injury that may give rise to a tort claim. Establishes procedures for the family court to allow a child in foster custody who has suffered an injury to seek outside legal representation for a claim of damages resulting from a tort. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to HMS, JDC. |
RIVIERE, Kim |
HMS, JDC |
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SB2528
Behavioral Health Crisis Center; Pilot Program; Department of Health ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Establishes the behavioral health crisis center pilot program within the Department of Health. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to HTH, WAM. |
RIVIERE, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, Ihara, San Buenaventura |
HTH, WAM |
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SB2529 SD1
Behavioral Health; Mental Health; Crisis Services; National Suicide Prevention Lifeline; 9 8 8 Hotline; Department of Health Behavioral Health Administration; Hawaii CARES Crisis Helpline ($)
RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES.
Appropriates funds for fiscal year 2022-2023 to accommodate the anticipated increase in the volume of calls to Hawaii CARES Crisis Helpline following the transition of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline's dial code to "9 8 8" on July 16, 2022. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to HHH, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
RIVIERE, CHANG, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, Baker, Ihara, San Buenaventura |
HHH, FIN |
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SB2530
DOH; Properties with Food Establishments; Restroom Facilities
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
Requires the Department of Health to adopt rules requiring any property having more than 1 food establishment on the property to make available to customers restroom facilities or toilets, or both, and handwashing sinks. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to HTH, CPN/JDC. |
RIVIERE, Ihara, Kim, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura |
HTH, CPN/JDC |
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SB2531
State Land Use District Boundary Amendment; County Zoning Districts; State Urban District; State Conservation District; State Agricultural District; Land Use Commission; County Land Use Decision-Making Authority
RELATING TO STATE LAND USE DISTRICTS.
Requires that lands classified as state urban district lands but located within the preservation or agricultural zoning districts as designated by the county in which the land is situated be amended or reverted to the state conservation district or the state agricultural district, as applicable, to conform to the zoning district classifications designated by the county. Requires the district boundary amendment and reversion process under the Act to start with lands in Heeia and Kahaluu in the City and County of Honolulu. |
(S)
1/31/2022- Re-Referred to WTL/AEN, WAM/JDC. |
RIVIERE |
WTL/AEN, WAM/JDC |
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SB2532 SD1 HD1
PSD; Prisons; Recidivism; Working Group; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PRISONS.
Requires the department of public safety to establish a working group to create a pilot program designed to reduce recidivism by providing business education to inmates. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/18/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Branco, Ilagan, McKelvey, Ohno excused (4). |
RIVIERE, ACASIO, DECOITE, LEE, Kim, Wakai |
CMV, JHA, FIN |
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SB2533
Conveyance Tax; Land Conservation Fund
RELATING TO THE LAND CONSERVATION FUND.
Removes the monetary cap for the amount of conveyance taxes collected that shall be paid into the land conservation fund. |
(S)
1/31/2022- The committee on WTL deferred the measure. |
RIVIERE, MISALUCHA, Acasio, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
WTL, WAM |
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SB2534 SD1
Hawaii Harbor Ocean Safety Committee
RELATING TO THE HAWAII HARBOR OCEAN SAFETY COMMITTEE.
Establishes the Hawaii Harbor Ocean Safety Committee. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/18/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WTL/WAM. |
LEE, GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, Ihara, Wakai |
TRS/PSM, WTL/WAM |
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SB2535 SD2
PUC; Energy; Offshore Wind; Grid Connection
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Establishes the number of miles from the shore of a main Hawaiian island where offshore wind turbines may be sited. Takes effect 7/30/2075. (SD2) |
(H)
3/17/2022- The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
LEE, DECOITE, INOUYE, MISALUCHA, RIVIERE, Keith-Agaran |
EEP, JHA, CPC |
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SB2536
State Plan; Green Infrastructure; Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; Greenhouse Gas Sequestration Task Force; Report
RELATING TO GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE.
Establishes green infrastructure objectives, policies, and priority guidelines for state facility systems, infrastructure, and transit projects in the Hawaii State Planning Act to improve the quality of life for residents and visitors. Defines "green infrastructure". Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, in partnership with Greenhouse Gas Sequestration Task Force, to submit a report to the Legislature making recommendations for implementing the green infrastructure objectives, policies, and priority guidelines. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to AEN/GVO, WAM. |
LEE, ACASIO, GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, Ihara, San Buenaventura |
AEN/GVO, WAM |
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SB2537
Capital Improvement Projects; Capital Investment Costs; Trees
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS.
Amends the definition of "capital investment costs" to include the planting of trees having an expected lifespan of at least 15 years. |
(S)
2/17/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
LEE, ACASIO, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, Gabbard, Ihara, Kanuha, Riviere, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
AEN, WAM |
HB1995 |
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SB2538
Criminal Destruction of Trees; State or County Property; Misdemeanor; Community Service
RELATING TO THE CRIMINAL DESTRUCTION OF TREES.
Establishes a criminal statute for the criminal destruction of a tree on state or county property punishable as a misdemeanor. |
(S)
2/18/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC/WAM. |
LEE, GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, RIVIERE, Baker, Ihara, Kanuha, Wakai |
AEN, JDC/WAM |
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SB2539
Stop, Stand, or Park; Violation; Owner; Vehicle; Liability
RELATING TO VEHICLES.
Makes the registered owner of a vehicle that is in violation of stop, stand, or park requirements liable for any penalty. |
(S)
2/17/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. |
LEE, CHANG, MISALUCHA, Baker, Dela Cruz, Gabbard, Shimabukuro |
TRS, JDC |
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SB2540
Persons with Disabilities; Parking Spaces; Retail Malls; Shopping Centers
RELATING TO PARKING FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.
Requires private businesses selling goods and services to the public, including retail malls and shopping centers, to provide a minimum of 6 per cent of its parking spaces for persons with disabilities. Imposes a penalty for failure to comply. Convenes a task force to review expanding eligibility requirements for disability parking permits. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to HMS/CPN, JDC/WAM. |
LEE, CHANG, MISALUCHA, Gabbard, Kanuha, Keith-Agaran |
HMS/CPN, JDC/WAM |
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SB2541
Motor Vehicles; Electric Vehicles; Valuation; Motor Vehicle Insurance
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE VALUATION.
When identifying a replacement vehicle or cash settlement value, requires an insurer to take into consideration costs of shipping the vehicle and the insured's travel for pre-purchase inspection of the replacement vehicle, if not on the same island, and, if the insured vehicle is an electric vehicle, the remaining battery life and capacity of the vehicle's primary battery, known as the traction battery pack, which shall have equal or greater weight than mileage on the vehicle. |
(S)
2/16/2022- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
LEE, CHANG, DECOITE, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, Ihara, Riviere, Shimabukuro |
CPN |
HB1898 |
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SB2542
Transportation Network Companies; Insurance
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANIES.
Establishes requirements and permitting procedures for transportation network companies operating in the State. Makes permanent insurance requirements for transportation network companies and transportation network drivers. |
(S)
2/3/2022- The committee on TRS deferred the measure. |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Baker, Dela Cruz, Gabbard, Ihara, Kanuha, Wakai |
TRS, CPN |
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SB2543 SD1
Department of Education; Electric Transportation; Feasibility Study
RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE SCHOOLS.
Requires the Department of Education to conduct a feasibility study regarding the transition to zero-emission transportation in Hawaii's public schools by 2030. Requires a report to the Legislature. (SD1) |
(S)
2/18/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
LEE, ACASIO, CHANG, GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
EDU/AEN, WAM |
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SB2544
Safe Routes to School Program; Safe Routes to School Advisory Committee; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL.
Establishes the Safe Routes to School advisory committee to develop a strategic plan for the Safe Routes to School Program by 11/1/2025. Appropriates funds for the hiring of a full-time Safe Routes to School coordinator. |
(S)
2/14/2022- The committee on EDU deferred the measure. |
LEE, CHANG, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, Gabbard, Ihara, Riviere, San Buenaventura |
TRS/EDU, WAM |
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SB2545 SD1
Department of Education; School Composting Grant Program
RELATING TO COMPOSTING GRANT PROGRAM.
Establishes permanent school composting grant program within the Department of Education. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/11/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
LEE, ACASIO, CHANG, GABBARD, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, Ihara, Riviere, San Buenaventura |
EDU, WAM |
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SB2546
Menstrual Equity; Menstrual Products; Department of Education; Public Schools; State Public Charter School Commission; Charter Schools; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MENSTRUAL EQUALITY.
Requires the Department of Education to provide hygiene products that support public health, such as toilet paper, menstrual products, and hand soap free of charge to all students on all public school campuses. Requires the State Public Charter School Commission to provide hygiene products that support public health, such as toilet paper, menstrual products, and hand soap free of charge to all students on all public charter school campuses. Makes appropriations. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to EDU/HTH, WAM. |
ACASIO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, RIVIERE, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Gabbard, Ihara, Kim |
EDU/HTH, WAM |
HB2249 |
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SB2547
Taxation; DOTAX; DBEDT; Vacancy; Occupancy; Empty Home Surcharge; GET; Counties; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO VACANCY.
Establishes a general excise tax surcharge on an owner that allows a residential real property to remain vacant for 120 days or more a year. Requires persons who own residential real property, but do not live there, to obtain a general excise tax license. Requires the counties to disclose to the Department of Taxation a list of properties classified as not being occupied by an owner of that property. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to calculate average annual rental value for the basis for the surcharge amount. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to HOU/GVO, WAM/JDC. |
ACASIO, CHANG, FEVELLA, KEOHOKALOLE, Keith-Agaran, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
HOU/GVO, WAM/JDC |
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SB2548
Transient Accommodations Tax; Tax Credit
RELATING TO THE TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX.
Allows Hawaii taxpayers to claim a refundable transient accommodations tax credit against the taxpayer's individual income tax liability. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to CPN, WAM. |
ACASIO, CHANG, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Fevella, Keith-Agaran, Riviere |
CPN, WAM |
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SB2549
Office of the Governor; Board of Land and Natural Resources; Impact Aid; Public Lands; Leases
RELATING TO LAND LEASES.
Prohibits the State from leasing any public lands to any individual, corporation, or federal agency who is in arrears in the payment of taxes, rents, or other obligations owed to the State or any county. Prohibits the State from leasing any public lands, or extending the lease of any public lands, to any individual, corporation, or federal agency that is in arrears in the payment of certain moneys to the State, noncompliant with a consent decree or memoranda of agreement with the State that requires environmental maintenance or remediation with regard to the subject public lands, or convicted of a crime. Requires certification by the Office of the Governor before the issuance or extension of any federal lease that the individual, corporation, or federal agency is in good standing with the State. Provides that, if any existing lessee of public lands is found by the state agency managing the lease not to be in good standing with the State as of the effective date of this Act, the lessee shall have 3 years, or until the end of the lease term, whichever is sooner, to correct the violation or the lease shall be terminated. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to WTL/PSM, JDC/WAM. |
ACASIO, CHANG, Fevella, Kim, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
WTL/PSM, JDC/WAM |
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SB2550
HDOE; DOD; Impact Aid; Annual Report
RELATING TO FEDERAL IMPACT AID.
Requires the Department of Education to provide to the Legislature and publish on the department's website an annual summary of the Federal Impact Aid owed and paid by the United States Department of Defense. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to EDU/PSM, WAM. |
ACASIO, CHANG, DECOITE, Fevella, Ihara, Kim, Moriwaki, Riviere, San Buenaventura |
EDU/PSM, WAM |
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SB2551
Department of Education; Police; School Campuses; Memorandum of Understanding; Governing Protocols
RELATING TO SCHOOL CAMPUSES.
Requires the Department of Education, State Public Charter School Commission, and each county's police commission to create a memorandum of understanding and other governing protocols, with input and collaboration from child development and justice experts, to provide clear guidelines on student discipline and police on campus. |
(S)
1/31/2022- Re-Referred to EDU/GVO, WAM/JDC. |
ACASIO, CHANG, FEVELLA, Gabbard, Riviere, San Buenaventura |
EDU/GVO, WAM/JDC |
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SB2552
Collective Bargaining; Graduate Assistants; University of Hawaii
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Establishes a collective bargaining unit for graduate assistants employed by the University of Hawaii. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to LCA/HRE, WAM. |
ACASIO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, RHOADS |
LCA/HRE, WAM |
HB1531 |
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SB2553
Motor Vehicle Emissions; Climate Change; Department of Education
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE IDLING.
Directs the Department of Education to enforce the prohibition on excessive motor vehicle idling, develop pick-up and drop-off procedures at schools to minimize child exposure to exhaust fumes, and collaborate with the Department of Health and the Hawaii State Energy Office to create the "Bridle the Idle" campaign to educate people on the harmful effects of idling as well as its illegality. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to EDU/AEN, JDC. |
ACASIO, CHANG, Fevella, Gabbard |
EDU/AEN, JDC |
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SB2554
New Plastics Economy; Global Commitment; Circular Economy; Office of Planning and Sustainable Development
RELATING TO PLASTIC POLLUTION.
Endorses the Global Commitment outlined by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and United Nations Environment Programme and directs the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to set targets and implement policies to achieve the goals of the Global Commitment. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to AEN/WTL, JDC. |
ACASIO, CHANG, DECOITE, GABBARD, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, Baker, Fevella, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Keohokalole, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura |
AEN/WTL, JDC |
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SB2555
Glass Containers; Advance Disposal Fee
RELATING TO GLASS CONTAINERS.
Increases the advance disposal fee collected on glass containers. Removes the exemption for glass deposit beverage containers. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to AEN, WAM. |
ACASIO, CHANG, Fevella, Riviere |
AEN, WAM |
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SB2556 SD1
Milk Control Act; Chapter 157; Repeal
RELATING TO MILK PRODUCTION.
Repeals Chapter 157, Hawaii Revised Statutes, commonly referred to as the Milk Control Act. Requires any funds remaining in the Milk Control Special Fund to be used to reimburse fees paid by licensees within the past two years and to promote dairy cooperatives to continue local milk production in the State. (SD1) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to AGR, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
ACASIO, CHANG, FEVELLA, KEOHOKALOLE, Baker, Kim, Riviere |
AGR, CPC, FIN |
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SB2557
Crime; Prostitution; Sexual Exploitation; Human Trafficking; Civil Claims
RELATING TO SEX TRAFFICKING.
Decriminalizes the act of engaging in, or agreeing or offering to engage in, sexual conduct with another person in return for a fee or anything of value. Authorizes civil claims to be made against a business, owner or operator of a transient accommodation, or other commercial entity that profits from sexual exploitation. Converts the human trafficking victim services fund to a human trafficking reparations fund. |
(S)
2/8/2022- The committee on HMS deferred the measure. |
ACASIO, CHANG, FEVELLA, MISALUCHA, Baker, Ihara, Keohokalole |
HMS, JDC/WAM |
HB2265 |
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SB2558
Appliance Efficiency Standards; Energy Efficiency; Air Purifiers; Portable Air Conditioners; Residential Ventilating Fans; Portable Electric Spas; Uninterruptable Power Supplies
RELATING TO APPLIANCE EFFICIENCY STANDARDS.
Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to adopt minimum appliance efficiency standards for air purifiers, portable air conditioners, residential ventilating fans, portable electric spas, and uninterruptable power supplies sold or installed in the State that are substantially equivalent to existing appliance efficiency standards established by various states and the federal government. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to EET/GVO, CPN. |
ACASIO, CHANG, RHOADS, Fevella, Gabbard, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Kim, Riviere, San Buenaventura |
EET/GVO, CPN |
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SB2559
Environmental Impact Statements; Environmental Assessments; Synthetic Turf
RELATING TO SYNTHETIC TURF.
Requires the preparation of an environmental impact statement for actions that propose the installation or replacement of synthetic turf on an area of 1,000 square yards or larger. Defines synthetic turf. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to AEN, WAM. |
ACASIO, CHANG, Baker, Fevella, San Buenaventura |
AEN, WAM |
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SB2560 SD1
Employment; Hiring and Promotion Goals; State Transgender Employment Policy; Non-Binary Persons; Inclusive Employment Policies; Department of Human Resources Development; Report
RELATING TO EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY.
Requires the Department of Human Resources Development to establish the department's hiring and promotion goals for position-qualified transgender and non-binary persons and develop the State's Transgender Employment Policy addressing specified areas by 1/1/2024. Requires annual reports to the Legislature before the Regular Sessions of 2025 and 2026. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/18/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
ACASIO, CHANG, LEE, MISALUCHA, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
LCA/GVO, JDC/WAM |
HB1677 |
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SB2561 SD1
Sex Trafficking; Minors; Emergency Shelter; Department of Human Services; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO A SEX TRAFFICKING EMERGENCY SHELTER.
Authorizes the Department of Human Services to establish or contract with a victim service provider to operate an emergency shelter for sex trafficking victims. Provides for general excise tax and fee exemptions. Appropriates funds. (SD1) |
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2/18/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC. |
ACASIO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, RIVIERE, Baker, Gabbard, Ihara, Kanuha, Keith-Agaran, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura |
HMS/PSM, WAM/JDC |
HB1700 |
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SB2562
Sexual Health; Training; Education
RELATING TO SEXUAL HEALTH EDUCATION.
Requires DOE to provide comprehensive training for teachers and educational officers on sexual health topics that include positive and accurate representations of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex, asexual, and other sexual orientations and gender identities and persons of color communities, to destigmatize and promote sexual health. Requires sexual health programs to include similar sexual health topics to destigmatize and promote sexual health. |
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1/24/2022- Referred to EDU/HTH, WAM. |
ACASIO, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, MISALUCHA, Kanuha, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura |
EDU/HTH, WAM |
HB1697 |
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SB2563
Flavored Tobacco Products; Sale; Ban
RELATING TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
Prohibits the sale of all flavored tobacco products. Establishes fines and penalties for violations. Effective 01/01/2023. |
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1/24/2022- Referred to HTH/CPN, JDC . |
ACASIO, BAKER, FEVELLA, KEITH-AGARAN, KIM, MISALUCHA, Ihara, Moriwaki, Wakai |
HTH/CPN, JDC |
HB1698 |
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SB2564 SD2
DOE; R.E.A.C.H. Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS.
Appropriates moneys for the Department of Education's Resources for Enrichment, Athletics, Culture, and Health Program to match federal dollars that the State receives for the federal Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant Program. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
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3/10/2022- Referred to EDN, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
ACASIO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, KIM, RIVIERE, Baker, Gabbard, Ihara, Kanuha, Keith-Agaran, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
EDN, FIN |
HB1699 |
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SB2565
Sex Trafficking Prevention Training; Department of Education
RELATING TO SEX TRAFFICKING PREVENTION.
Requires the department of education to offer training for teachers, educational officers, and school-based behavioral health specialists on sex trafficking prevention and response. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to EDU/HTH, WAM. |
ACASIO, MISALUCHA, SHIMABUKURO, Gabbard, Ihara, San Buenaventura |
EDU/HTH, WAM |
HB1701 |
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SB2566 SD1
Hawaiian Homes Commission; Vacancy; Selection
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION.
Requires that the Governor make nominations to fill vacancies on the Hawaiian Homes Commission in accordance with recommendations made by representatives of Hawaiian homestead and beneficiary associations. Requires that the Governor make nominations to fill vacancies within ninety days. Requires that eligible candidates for nominations have a working knowledge of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act of 1920. (SD1) |
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2/18/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
ACASIO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, Riviere, San Buenaventura |
HWN, JDC |
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SB2567 SD1 HD1
DHHL; Beneficiary List; Database; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO NATIVE HAWAIIAN BENEFICIARIES.
Requires the department of Hawaiian home lands to digitize its applicant, beneficiary, and lessee records by creating an interactive digital database software program to be completed and available for use no later than 7/1/2023. Appropriates moneys. Effective 1/1/2222. (HD1) |
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4/28/2022- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-29-22 2:00PM; Conference Room 325. |
DECOITE, CHANG, FEVELLA, KEOHOKALOLE, Acasio, Riviere |
HET, JHA, FIN |
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SB2568 SD1
Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Tax Credit; State or County Employee; Qualified Production
RELATING TO MOTION PICTURE, DIGITAL MEDIA, AND FILM PRODUCTION.
Prohibits a production from qualifying for the motion picture, digital media, and film production tax credit if the production hires or monetarily compensates an employee of the State of Hawaii film office, employee of a county film commission, or company of which an employee of the State of Hawaii film office or a county film commission is a stakeholder. Requires a taxpayer claiming the tax credit to identify any such employee or company in its statement to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. (SD1) |
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2/1/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
WAKAI, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, Chang, Dela Cruz, Ihara, Riviere |
EET, WAM |
HB1495 |
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SB2569
Roof-mounted Photovoltaic or Solar Water Heater Systems; State Historic Preservation Division; Historic Review
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Excludes the installation of roof-mounted photovoltaic or solar water heater systems from mandatory review under chapter 6E, HRS, by the state historic preservation division. |
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1/24/2022- Referred to EET/WTL, WAM. |
WAKAI, CHANG, INOUYE, LEE, MISALUCHA, Keith-Agaran, Keohokalole, Kidani, Kim, San Buenaventura |
EET/WTL, WAM |
HB1523 |
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SB2570 SD2 HD1 CD1
Zero-emission Vehicle Fueling System Rebate Program; Hydrogen Fueling System; Public Utilities Commission; Barrel Tax
RELATING TO ZERO EMISSION VEHICLE FUELING REBATES.
Establishes the zero-emission vehicle fueling system rebate program. Establishes the rebate amount for the installation or upgrade of a hydrogen fueling system at $200,000. Establishes a hydrogen fueling system subaccount within the public utilities commission special fund. Reduces the allocation that the energy systems development special fund receives from the environmental response, energy, and food security tax from 8 cents to 5 cents and allocates the difference to the hydrogen fueling system subaccount. (CD1) |
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7/6/2022- Act 241, on 07/05/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1343). |
WAKAI, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, Dela Cruz, Gabbard, Inouye, Kidani, Riviere, San Buenaventura |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
HB1936 |
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SB2571
General Excise Tax; Exemptions; SNAP Eligible Groceries
RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
Excludes Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-eligible grocery staples from general excise tax assessment. |
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1/24/2022- Referred to HMS, WAM. |
WAKAI, ACASIO, CHANG, DECOITE, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, RIVIERE, Baker, Fevella, Gabbard, Ihara, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
HMS, WAM |
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SB2572
Motor Vehicle Registration; Counties; Registration Fees; U-drive Motor Vehicles; Tourism; Traffic Congestion
RELATING TO REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES.
Subjects U-drive motor vehicles to the same motor vehicle registration fees as other motor vehicles. Authorizes the counties to use certain motor vehicle registration fees to mitigate and address the impacts of tourism-related traffic congestion. |
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1/24/2022- Referred to TRS/GVO, WAM. |
WAKAI, BAKER, CHANG, LEE, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Riviere, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
TRS/GVO, WAM |
HB1688 |
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SB2573
DBEDT; Hawaii Tourism Authority; Repeal; Office of Tourism; Tourism Commission; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TOURISM.
Establishes an Office of Tourism and a Tourism Commission within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Dissolves the Hawaii Tourism Authority and transfers certain functions to the Office of Tourism. Prohibits the Office of Tourism from conducting tourism marketing in-house but requires the Office of Tourism to contract with a qualified organization to conduct tourism marketing. Appropriates moneys. |
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1/24/2022- Referred to EET/GVO, WAM. |
WAKAI |
EET/GVO, WAM |
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SB2574
Affordable Housing; Aloha Stadium; Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING.
Directs the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to develop mixed-use affordable rental housing at the Aloha Stadium site. |
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1/31/2022- Re-Referred to HOU/EET/WTL, WAM. |
CHANG, FEVELLA, KEOHOKALOLE, Baker, Riviere, Wakai |
HOU/EET/WTL, WAM |
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SB2575
Psilocybin; Psilocyn; Therapeutic Administration; Decriminalization
RELATING TO SCHEDULE I SUBSTANCES.
Removes psilocybin and psilocyn from the list of Schedule I substances. Requires the Department of Health to establish designated treatment centers for the therapeutic administration of psilocybin and psilocyn. Establishes a review panel to review and assess the effects of this measure and submit reports to the Legislature. |
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1/24/2022- Referred to HTH, JDC/WAM. |
CHANG, ACASIO, LEE, Baker, Gabbard, Misalucha, Nishihara, Riviere |
HTH, JDC/WAM |
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SB2576
Law Enforcement; No-knock Warrants; Prohibition
RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Prohibits the issuance of warrants, including no-knock warrants, that permit entry by an officer to a house, store, or other building without first audibly declaring the officer's office and business. Requires law enforcement officers serving an arrest warrant at a house or a search warrant at a house, store, or other building to audibly declare the officer's office and business and wait at least thirty seconds for compliance before entry. Requires officers serving a warrant to do so while wearing an authorized uniform and activated body-worn video camera. |
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1/24/2022- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
CHANG, ACASIO, LEE, MISALUCHA, Baker, Nishihara |
PSM, JDC |
HB1509 |
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SB2577
Fair Competition; Mobile App Stores
RELATING TO FAIR COMPETITION.
Protects competition for the benefit of consumers and developers by preventing certain app stores from distorting competition. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to EET, CPN . |
CHANG |
EET, CPN |
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SB2578
Permits; Automatic Approval
RELATING TO PERMIT PROCESSING.
Beginning July 1, 2022, requires the State or an appropriate county agency to approve, approve with modification, or disapprove an application for a permit necessary for the development, pre-development, construction, or substantial rehabilitation of a project within sixty-five days of submission. Provides for automatic permit approval if the State or respective county agency does not make a timely decision on the application. Effective 6/30/2022. |
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1/24/2022- Referred to HOU/WTL/GVO, JDC. |
CHANG |
HOU/WTL/GVO, JDC |
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SB2579
Counties; Zoning Board of Appeals; Low-Income Housing
RELATING TO COUNTIES.
Requires each county to amend its ordinances to authorize housing developers to appeal adverse zoning decisions if the proposed project is located in an area where less than ten per cent of residential units are priced for low-income households. |
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1/31/2022- Re-Referred to GVO/WTL, JDC/WAM. |
CHANG |
GVO/WTL, JDC/WAM |
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SB2580
Housing; Permits; Apartments
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Allows up to ten housing units to be built on any lot where a residential dwelling is permitted, provided that the units comply with county design review standards, do not exceed twenty six feet in height, and comply with any inclusionary zoning requirement. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to HOU/GVO, WAM/WTL. |
CHANG |
HOU/GVO, WAM/WTL |
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SB2581 SD1 HD1
Affordable Housing; Federal Government; Surplus Land; Military Facilities
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Establishes as a priority guideline for the provision of affordable housing the use of lands leased to the federal government or under federal government control and that are to be returned to the State. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(S)
4/28/2022- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-29-22 2:08PM; Conference Room 329. |
CHANG |
HSG, WAL, FIN |
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SB2582
Helicopters; Safety; Tourism
RELATING TO TOUR AIRCRAFT.
Requires tour aircraft operations permit applicants to have aircraft that are outfitted with Federal Aviation Administration approved safety devices. Prohibits tour aircraft permit holders from allowing the noise footprint of their aircraft to enter any occupied property. Requires denial of permit or rescission of permit if requirements are not met. |
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1/24/2022- Referred to TRS/HTH, CPN/JDC. |
CHANG |
TRS/HTH, CPN/JDC |
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SB2583 SD2 HD1
HHFDC; Non-ceded Lands; Public Lands Exception
RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.
Exempts non-ceded lands set aside by the governor to the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation from classification as public land. (HD1) |
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6/27/2022- Act 191, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1292). |
CHANG |
HSG/WAL, JHA, FIN |
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SB2584 SD1
Public Utilities Commission; Guidelines; Energy Utilities; Interconnection Applications; Load Management Plans
RELATING TO ENERGY INTERCONNECTION.
Directs the Public Utilities Commission to adopt guidelines for interconnection applications that would trigger distribution, transmission, or other utility infrastructure upgrade costs in excess of a threshold determined by the Commission. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/23/2022- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
CHANG |
EET, CPN |
HB1807 |
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SB2585
Health Insurance; Mandated Coverage; Annual Mental Health Wellness Examination
RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE.
Requires all insurers in the state, including medicaid managed care programs, to cover annual mental health wellness examinations beginning 1/1/2023. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to HTH, CPN. |
CHANG |
HTH, CPN |
HB1946 |
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SB2586
Community Colleges; Tuition Waiver; University of Hawaii ($)
RELATING TO COMMUNITY COLLEGES.
Grants tuition waivers to University of Hawaii community college students who meet certain criteria. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to HRE, WAM. |
CHANG |
HRE, WAM |
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SB2587 SD1
Youth Commission; Executive Director
RELATING TO THE YOUTH COMMISSION.
Requires the Youth Commission to appoint an Executive Director. Takes effect 7/30/2075. (SD1) |
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3/10/2022- Referred to HHH, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
CHANG |
HHH, JHA, FIN |
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SB2588 SD1 HD1 CD1
HPHA; Rehabilitation; Housing Units; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority for the rehabilitation, remodeling, renovation, and repair of housing units. (CD1) |
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7/7/2022- Act 253, on 07/07/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1356). |
CHANG |
HSG, FIN |
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SB2589
Hawaii Transit-Oriented Housing Corporation; Establishment; Non-Profit Organization
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Establishes the Hawaii Transit-Oriented Housing Corporation to coordinate the development on state lands near rail stations and other transit hubs. |
(S)
1/26/2022- Re-Referred to HOU/TRS/EET, WAM. |
CHANG |
HOU/TRS/EET, WAM |
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SB2590
DBEDT; Buildings; Efficiency; Scores; Grades; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY.
Requires energy efficiency scores and grades for certain buildings. Assigns powers and duties to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Requires the Department to submit to the Governor and Legislature a report on energy asset scores. Establishes penalties. Appropriates moneys. |
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2/9/2022- The committee on GVO deferred the measure. |
KEOHOKALOLE, ACASIO, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, Baker |
EET/GVO, WAM/JDC |
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SB2591
Veterans' Memorial; GO Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO A MEMORIAL.
Authorizes the issuance of bonds and appropriates funds for plans and design of a veterans' memorial, and replicas of the memorial on each neighbor island, as recommended by the Gulf War memorial task force pursuant to Act 139, Session Laws of Hawaii 2013. |
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2/14/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE, DECOITE, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MISALUCHA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Baker, Gabbard, Ihara, Riviere, Shimabukuro |
PSM, WAM |
HB1421 |
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SB2592 SD2
Clinical Laboratory Directors; Pharmacies; Pharmacists; Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments Waived Tests
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Defines "clinical laboratory director" to include certain physicians, or advanced practice registered nurses, licensed clinical laboratory scientists, or pharmacists for the purpose of certain tests or examinations. Amends the definition of "practice of pharmacy" to include the ordering and performing of certain Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments-waived tests. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD2) |
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3/10/2022- Referred to HHH/CPC, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Baker, Fevella, Ihara, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro |
HHH/CPC, JHA, FIN |
HB1667 |
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SB2593
Human Remains; Alkaline Hydrolysis; Department of Health
RELATING TO BURIALS.
Includes the use of traditional Native Hawaiian burial practices in the treatment and disposal of human remains, including the use of alkaline hydrolysis. Requires the Department of Health to adopt rules. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to HTH/HWN, CPN. |
KEOHOKALOLE, ACASIO, CHANG, DECOITE, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, RIVIERE, SHIMABUKURO, Baker, Dela Cruz, Gabbard, Ihara |
HTH/HWN, CPN |
HB1961 |
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SB2594
Office of Hawaiian Affairs; Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Public Land Trust; Transfer of Moneys; Public Land Trust Revenues Negotiating Committee
RELATING TO PUBLIC LAND TRUST FUNDS.
Requires agencies that collect receipts for any disposition of the public land trust shall each fiscal quarter transfer to the department of Hawaiian home lands or the office of Hawaiian affairs twenty per cent of each receipt from the disposition. Returns certain moneys previously claimed as public land trust overpayments to the office of Hawaiian affairs. Establishes a public land trust revenues negotiating committee. |
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2/1/2022- The committee on HWN deferred the measure. |
KEOHOKALOLE, ACASIO, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, Ihara, Kim, Riviere |
HWN/GVO, WAM/JDC |
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SB2595 SD1
DOH; HHSC; Oahu Region; Leahi Hospital; Maluhia; Transition; Working Group; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
Extends the deadline by which the transfer of the Oahu regional health care system from the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation to the Department of Health shall take place. Sets the manner by which the Oahu Regional Health Care System should request operational funding during the transitional period. Exempts the working group from chapter 92, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Appropriates moneys. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/18/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE, BAKER, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Fevella, Riviere |
HTH, WAM |
HB1579 |
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SB2596
Office of Health Care Assurance Special Fund; Expenditure Ceiling
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF HEALTH CARE ASSURANCE SPECIAL FUND.
Increase the annual expenditure ceiling of the Office of Health Care Assurance Special Fund to meet expanding program needs and diminish dependence on the general fund. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to HTH, WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, FEVELLA, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, Baker, Ihara, Riviere, Wakai |
HTH, WAM |
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SB2597 SD1 HD1 CD1
Hawaii State Loan Repayment Program; Health Care Professionals; John A. Burns School of Medicine; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LOAN REPAYMENT FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS.
Appropriates funds for the Hawaii State Loan Repayment Program administered through the John A. Burns School of Medicine, subject to a matching funds requirement. (CD1) |
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7/7/2022- Act 263, on 07/07/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1366). |
KEOHOKALOLE, BAKER, CHANG, FEVELLA, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MISALUCHA, Acasio, Ihara, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
HHH/HET, FIN |
HB1549 |
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SB2598 SD1
Underground Storage Tank; Inspection
RELATING TO UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS.
Implements a schedule and standards for the inspection and repair of underground storage tanks. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/18/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE, DECOITE, KEITH-AGARAN, KIM, LEE, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, RIVIERE, WAKAI, Acasio, Dela Cruz, San Buenaventura |
HTH/AEN, JDC/WAM |
HB1408 |
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SB2599 SD1 HD2
DBEDT; Tax Credit for Research Activities; Requirements; Survey; Certification; Caps
RELATING TO THE TAX CREDIT FOR RESEARCH ACTIVITIES.
Adds a cap for the amount of tax credits for research activities that an eligible taxpayer and the taxpayer's related entities may receive per taxable year. Consolidates the survey and certification requirements for tax credits for research activities. Increases the annual aggregate cap on tax credits for research activities that the department of business, economic development, and tourism may certify. Requires certification of the tax credits for research activities on a first-come, first-served basis to be based on the date that a complete application is received, subject to certain conditions. Effective 10/18/2050. (HD2) |
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4/20/2022- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 729). |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, Baker, Fevella, Ihara, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
ECD, FIN |
HB2226 |
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SB2600 SD2 HD2 CD1
Large Capacity Underground Storage Tank Systems; Underground Injection Control Lines; Permits; Prohibition
RELATING TO UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS.
Beginning 7/1/2022, prohibits issuance of permits for future large capacity underground storage tank systems mauka of the underground injection control line. Beginning 7/1/2022, prohibits operation of, and renewal of permits for, large capacity underground storage tank systems located mauka of the underground injection control line, except for maintenance necessary to safely support defueling, environmental requirements, operations directly related to defueling or actions required in emergency situations. (CD1) |
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6/27/2022- Act 157, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1258). |
KEOHOKALOLE, ACASIO, BAKER, CHANG, DECOITE, DELA CRUZ, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, WAKAI, Kim, Riviere |
HHH/EEP, CPC, FIN |
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SB2601 SD1
Underground Storage Tanks; Department of Health; Permits
RELATING TO UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS.
Requires applications for underground storage tank permits to be accompanied by plans, specifications, and other necessary information. Removes automatic grant of permits for underground storage tanks. Requires the Director of Health to modify, suspend, or revoke a permit if there is a violation of the permit, the permit was obtained by misrepresentation, or if there was a release of regulated substances. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/18/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
HTH/AEN, JDC/WAM |
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SB2602
Nurses; Registered Nurses; Licensed Practical Nurses; Limitation of Work Hours; Overtime; Health Care Provider-employer; Penalties
RELATING TO LIMITATIONS ON WORK HOURS FOR NURSES.
Establishes limitations on the mandatory and voluntary work hours for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses. Effective 1/1/2023. |
(S)
1/31/2022- Re-Referred to LCA, CPN/WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE, BAKER, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, Acasio, Dela Cruz, Keith-Agaran, Wakai |
LCA, CPN/WAM |
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SB2603 SD1
Telecommunications Facilities; Installation; Lease; Management; Highways; Longitudinal Access; Smart Highway Corridor Special Fund
RELATING TO TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES.
Allows the Department of Transportation to: (1) Install and lease telecommunication facilities; (2) Contract for the installation, lease, and management of telecommunication facilities; and (3) Grant longitudinal access to the right-of-way of a highway for the installation, operation, and maintenance of a telecommunication facility under certain conditions. Requires the Director of Transportation to adopt certain administrative rules. Authorizes the Director of Transportation to offer a broadband service provider use of and access to its spare conduits and related telecommunication facilities under certain conditions. Grants a property owner the right of just compensation from the Department of Transportation or the broadband provider for any decrease in land value due to the expanded use of an existing easement to install or operate a telecommunication facility. Creates the Smart Highway Corridor Special Fund. Exempts the Department of Transportation from rulemaking requirements for one year for the purposes of this Act. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/18/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, Baker, Dela Cruz, Fevella, Wakai |
TRS/GVO, WAM |
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SB2604
Commission on Water Resource Management; Membership
RELATING TO THE COMMISSION ON WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT.
Adds the chairperson of the Hawaiian Homes Commission or the chairperson's designee to the Commission on Water Resource Management as an ex officio voting member. Increases the number of commission members from seven to eight. |
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1/24/2022- Referred to WTL, JDC. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, DECOITE, MISALUCHA, Acasio, Riviere, Wakai |
WTL, JDC |
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SB2605
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Legal Counsel
RELATING TO INDEPENDENT LEGAL COUNSEL.
Allows the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to retain independent counsel as needed whose legal fees are to be paid for by the State. |
(S)
2/8/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC/WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, Baker, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Riviere |
HWN, JDC/WAM |
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SB2606
Water Quality Management; Water Pollution; Wastewater Treatment; Cesspools; Instream Flow Standards; Commission on Water Resource Management; Department of Health; Jurisdiction
RELATING TO WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT.
Facilitates the jurisdiction transfer of water quality management, water pollution, wastewater treatment, instream flow standards, and applications for water quality from the Department of Health to the Commission on Water Resource Management. |
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1/24/2022- Referred to WTL/HTH, JDC/WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE, ACASIO, CHANG, MISALUCHA, Baker, Gabbard, Wakai |
WTL/HTH, JDC/WAM |
HB2263 |
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SB2607 SD1
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Legal Counsel
RELATING TO INDEPENDENT LEGAL COUNSEL.
Allows the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to retain independent legal counsel as needed. Authorizes the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to use the services of the Attorney General as needed and when the interests of the State and the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands are aligned. Provides that funds owed to independent legal counsel shall be paid by the State. Takes effect 7/30/2075. (SD1) |
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3/10/2022- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, SHIMABUKURO, Acasio, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Riviere |
JHA, FIN |
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SB2608
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Gambling; Feasibility Study; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO GAMBLING.
Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to conduct a feasibility study of the potential revenue to be generated by limited gaming in the State and the potential public health and safety impacts of casino gambling. Makes an appropriation. |
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2/8/2022- The recommendation was not adopted. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, DECOITE, KEITH-AGARAN, Nishihara |
HWN, WAM/JDC |
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SB2609 SD1
Special Purpose Revenue Bond; Health Care Facility ($)
RELATING TO SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS FOR NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS THAT PROVIDE HEALTH CARE FACILITIES TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to finance the construction of and improvements to health care facilities of The Queen's Health Systems and its nonprofit affiliates. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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3/10/2022- Referred to HHH, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
KEOHOKALOLE, ACASIO, BAKER, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MISALUCHA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Gabbard, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
HHH, FIN |
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SB2610
Income Tax Credit; Cesspool Upgrade, Conversion, or Connection
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
Reinstates income tax credit for cesspool upgrade, conversion, or connection for eligible taxpayers and eligible expenses. Applies retroactively to 12/31/2020. |
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1/24/2022- Referred to AEN/WTL, WAM. |
DECOITE (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN/WTL, WAM |
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SB2611
Noncompete Agreements; Prohibition
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS.
Expressly prohibits noncompete agreements with certain exceptions. |
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1/24/2022- Referred to LCA/EET, JDC. |
DECOITE (Introduced by request of another party) |
LCA/EET, JDC |
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SB2612 SD2 HD1
DOE; Environmental Sustainability; Pilot Project; Reusable Utensils; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY.
Establishes a reusable utensil pilot project in department of education schools on Molokai. Requires the department of education to submit an interim report and a final report to the legislature on the feasibility of statewide implementation. Appropriates moneys. (HD1) |
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4/20/2022- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 729). |
DECOITE, ACASIO, CHANG, GABBARD, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, LEE, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, Baker, Fevella, Ihara, Kim, Moriwaki, Nishihara, Riviere, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
EEP, EDN, FIN |
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SB2613
Sustainable Development Goals
RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS.
Codifies sustainable development goals based on the United Nations' Global Goals and indicators. |
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2/17/2022- The committee on GVO deferred the measure. |
DECOITE, ACASIO, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, IHARA, INOUYE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, RIVIERE, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Baker, Nishihara, Wakai |
GVO, WAM |
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SB2614
Department of Agriculture; Agricultural Park; Farm Dwelling; Land Use; Inspections
RELATING TO FARM DWELLINGS.
Prohibits the construction of new farm dwellings on agricultural park lots. Prohibits residence within an unpermitted farm dwelling. Authorizes inspections. |
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1/31/2022- Re-Referred to WTL/AEN, JDC/WAM. |
DECOITE, FEVELLA, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, KIM, Baker, Dela Cruz, Misalucha, Moriwaki, Nishihara, Riviere, Taniguchi |
WTL/AEN, JDC/WAM |
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SB2615 SD1
BOA; Members; Molokai; Lanai
RELATING TO THE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE.
Amends the composition of the Board of Agriculture by providing representation from the islands of Molokai and Lanai. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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3/18/2022- Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Kapela, Perruso voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Branco, Ilagan, McKelvey, Ohno excused (4). |
DECOITE, GABBARD, INOUYE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, KIM, MISALUCHA, Baker, Fevella, Ihara, Kidani, Nishihara, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
AGR, JHA, FIN |
HB1742 |
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SB2616 SD2
Hiking Trails; Search and Rescue; Closed to the Public; Trespassing; Reimbursement
RELATING TO SEARCH AND RESCUE.
Requires government entities to seek reimbursement for search and rescue expenses for persons who require rescue after leaving a hiking trail to enter a prohibited area or hiking on a trail closed to the public. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
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3/10/2022- Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
DECOITE, ACASIO, GABBARD, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, KIM, MISALUCHA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Baker, Dela Cruz, Kanuha, Moriwaki, Nishihara, Riviere, Taniguchi |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
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SB2617
Air Pollution; Department of Health; Vegetative Burning; Permits; Residential Areas
RELATING TO VEGETATIVE BURNING.
Prohibits the Department of Health from issuing permits for commercial burning of green waste products in residential areas or within one thousand feet of a residential property. |
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2/28/2022- The committee on AEN deferred the measure. |
DECOITE, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, Acasio, Baker, Dela Cruz, Gabbard, Ihara, Kidani, Kim, Nishihara, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
AEN/JDC |
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SB2618 SD1
Investigative; Hotline; Molokai; Environment; Pilot Project; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL.
Establishes and funds an environmental investigative hotline pilot project through the Department of the Attorney General, Investigations Division, that will implement and manage an investigative hotline for Molokai residents to report environmental concerns on Molokai and have one full time investigator on the island of Molokai to investigate environmental concerns. Takes effect 7/30/2075. (SD1) |
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3/15/2022- The committee(s) on EEP recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
DECOITE, FEVELLA, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, Baker, Gabbard, Ihara, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Nishihara, San Buenaventura |
EEP, JHA, FIN |
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SB2619
Landowners; Runoff; Department of Land and Natural Resources
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.
Requires that the Department of Land and Natural Resources adopt rules prohibiting landowners possessing ten thousand or more acres from producing runoff and holding those landowners responsible for any runoff originating on their property. |
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1/24/2022- Referred to WTL/AEN, JDC/WAM. |
DECOITE, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, LEE, MISALUCHA, Baker, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, Nishihara, San Buenaventura |
WTL/AEN, JDC/WAM |
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SB2620
Airlines; Subsidy; Pilot Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AIRLINES.
Requires the Department of Transportation to establish and implement a one-year airline subsidy pilot program at Molokai airport and Lanai airport to assist airlines in offsetting the costs of operation. Makes an appropriation. |
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1/24/2022- Referred to TRS, WAM. |
DECOITE, BAKER, CHANG, MISALUCHA, Fevella, Ihara, Kanuha, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, Kim, Riviere, San Buenaventura |
TRS, WAM |
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SB2621 SD1 HD1 CD1
Department of Agriculture; Molokai; Bovine Tuberculosis; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Agriculture to establish bovine tuberculosis control operations on Molokai, including staff, land, and equipment. (CD1) |
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6/27/2022- Act 135, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1236). |
DECOITE, BAKER, GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, Chang, Fevella, Ihara, Kanuha, Kim, Nishihara, Riviere, San Buenaventura, Taniguchi, Wakai |
AGR, FIN |
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SB2622 SD1 HD1
Department of Agriculture; Biodiesel; Biofuels; Sustainable Agriculture; Pilot Project; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO BIOFUELS.
Establishes and appropriates moneys for a two-year pilot project to grow biodiesel crops in the State. Requires a report to the Legislature. (HD1) |
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3/18/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Kapela, Perruso voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) D. Kobayashi voting no (1) and Representative(s) Branco, Ilagan, McKelvey, Ohno excused (4). |
DECOITE, CHANG, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, Baker, Ihara, Kim, Riviere, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
AGR, CPC, FIN |
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SB2623 SD2 HD2 CD1
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Lessees; Waiting List
RELATING TO THE HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION ACT.
Excludes from any waiting list maintained by the department of Hawaiian home lands any lessee or successor who sells or transfers their lease on a tract of Hawaiian home lands for personal gain. (CD1) |
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7/12/2022- Vetoed (Gov. Msg. No. 1399). |
DECOITE, CHANG, INOUYE, KEOHOKALOLE, RIVIERE, Baker, Kanuha, Keith-Agaran, Kim, San Buenaventura |
JHA, FIN |
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SB2624 SD2 HD2 CD1
DOH; Telehealth; Rural Health Care; Pilot Projects; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Requires the Department of Health to implement a telehealth pilot project and publish an evaluation report on the telehealth pilot project outcomes. Requires the Department to implement and administer a rural health care pilot project to provide physicians and nurse practitioners serving selected rural areas with an availability fee and reimbursements for certain expenses and submit to the Legislature an evaluation report on the rural health care pilot project outcomes. Appropriates funds to support the pilot projects. (CD1) |
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6/27/2022- Act 158, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1259). |
DECOITE, CHANG, GABBARD, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Ihara, Keohokalole, Kim, Nishihara, Riviere, Wakai |
HHH, CPC, FIN |
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SB2625
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Division of Forestry and Wildlife; Maui; Game Management; Emergency Powers; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO GAME MANAGEMENT.
Grants certain emergency powers to the Department of Land and Natural Resources when certain conditions are met to facilitate quicker response and management efforts for controlling feral ungulate populations. Makes an appropriation to the Department of Land and Natural Resources for the Maui branch of the Division of Forestry and Wildlife to fund positions and purchase equipment necessary to address axis deer population management and control. |
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1/24/2022- Referred to WTL/JDC, WAM. |
DECOITE, BAKER, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, Gabbard, Ihara, Kanuha, Kim, San Buenaventura, Taniguchi, Wakai |
WTL/JDC, WAM |
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SB2626 SD1
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Division of State Parks; Maui; Vehicles; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of State Parks, Maui Parks Section for the purchase of additional vehicles. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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3/22/2022- Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott excused (1). |
DECOITE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, Baker, Ihara, Moriwaki, Riviere, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
WAL, FIN |
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SB2627 SD2
DOT; Kahului Airport; Emergency Appropriation ($)
MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
Makes an emergency appropriation to the Department of Transportation for construction of a new perimeter fence at Kahului Airport in response to the overpopulation of axis deer in the county of Maui. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD2) |
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3/10/2022- Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
DECOITE, BAKER, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, Ihara, Kanuha, Kim, Moriwaki, Riviere, Wakai |
TRN, FIN |
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SB2628 SD1
Board of Agriculture; Department of Agriculture; Public Auctions; Public Advertisements
RELATING TO PUBLIC AUCTIONS.
Requires the disposition for new leases of any public lands under the jurisdiction of the Board of Agriculture or Department of Agriculture by public auction to be open to the public. Requires the Board of Agriculture or Department of Agriculture, as applicable, to issue public advertisements for each public auction. (SD1) |
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2/16/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
DECOITE, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, Baker, Keith-Agaran, Riviere, San Buenaventura |
AEN, JDC/WAM |
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SB2629 SD2
Pesticide Disposal Program; Steering Committee; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PESTICIDES.
Requires the Department of Agriculture, in consultation with the Department of Health, to develop and implement a one-time pesticide disposal collection program, for a duration to be determined by the department. Requires the Advisory Committee on Pesticides to serve as a steering committee to guide and monitor the pesticide disposal collection program. Makes an appropriation. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
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3/14/2022- Re-referred to HHH, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 27 |
DECOITE, CHANG, GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Ihara, Kanuha, Kim, Riviere, Taniguchi, Wakai |
HHH, CPC, FIN |
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SB2630
Employees' Retirement System Benefits; Retirement Benefits; Felony Conviction; Forfeiture
RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Authorizes a court to order the forfeiture of all of the Employees' Retirement System (ERS) benefits of an ERS member, former member, or retirant upon conviction of the individual for a felony related to the State or county employment of the individual. Prohibits designated beneficiaries convicted of a felony under the same set of circumstances as the member, former member, or retirant who was subject to forfeiture of ERS benefits from receiving benefits. |
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1/24/2022- Referred to LCA, JDC/WAM. |
DECOITE, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, RIVIERE, WAKAI, Baker, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura |
LCA, JDC/WAM |
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SB2631
Weighted Student Formula; Impact on Small and Remote Schools
RELATING TO EDUCATION FUNDING.
Requires the Department of Education Committee on Weights to consider the impact of its weighted student formula recommendations on small and remote schools. |
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1/24/2022- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
DECOITE, ACASIO, BAKER, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, RIVIERE, Gabbard, Ihara, Kim, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
EDU, WAM |
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SB2632
Department of Education; Charter Schools; Teacher Compensation; Salary Compression; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TEACHER COMPENSATION.
Makes an appropriation to fund pay raises for certain teachers. |
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1/24/2022- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
DECOITE, ACASIO, GABBARD, KIM, LEE, MISALUCHA, Keith-Agaran, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
EDU, WAM |
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SB2633
Water Diversion; Water Use Permits; Department of Land and Natural Resources; East Maui County
RELATING TO PROTECTION OF STREAMS.
Prohibits dispositions that authorize diverting water from East Maui county streams for commercial purposes, except for existing water uses by the Maui County Department of Water Supply. |
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1/24/2022- Referred to WTL, WAM/JDC. |
DECOITE, MISALUCHA, Acasio, Kim, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
WTL, WAM/JDC |
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SB2634 SD1 HD1
Department of Human Services; Pregnancy; State-funded Medical Assistance; Medicaid Coverage; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Appropriates moneys to extend Medicaid postpartum coverage to twelve months following the end of pregnancy. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD1) |
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4/27/2022- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-28-22 3:40PM; Conference Room 329. |
BAKER, ACASIO, CHANG, DECOITE, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, LEE, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, Fevella, Gabbard, Ihara, Kim, Wakai |
HHH, FIN |
HB1773 |
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SB2635 SD2 HD1
Women's Caucus; Health Insurance; Coverage; Mammography; Radiological Examinations
RELATING TO COVERAGE FOR MAMMOGRAPHY.
Requires health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to cover mandated services for mammography at least as favorably as coverage for other radiological examinations. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD1) |
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4/28/2022- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-29-22 4:10PM; Conference Room 329. |
BAKER, ACASIO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, KIM, LEE, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, Gabbard, Ihara, Riviere, Wakai |
HHH, CPC, FIN |
HB1774 |
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SB2636 SD1
Education; Educational Programs and Activities; Sex Discrimination; Title IX Corollary; Reporting; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CIVIL RIGHTS.
Requires entities with state education programs or activities, or that receive state funding for educational programs or activities, to adopt written policies and undertake other specified actions no later than 1/1/2023. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/22/2022- Re-Referred to EDU/HRE, JDC/WAM. |
KIDANI, BAKER, DECOITE, FEVELLA, KEITH-AGARAN, KIM, LEE, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, Dela Cruz, San Buenaventura |
EDU/HRE, JDC/WAM |
HB1775 |
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SB2637 SD1 HD2 CD1
Department of Public Safety; Community-Based Work Furlough; Women; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
Mandates that there be a community-based work furlough program for incarcerated women in the State. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
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7/6/2022- Act 245, on 07/06/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1347). |
BAKER, ACASIO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, INOUYE, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, LEE, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, Gabbard, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Kim, Riviere, Wakai |
CMV, JHA, FIN |
HB1776 |
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SB2638 SD2
Department of the Attorney General; Human Trafficking; Commercial Sexual Exploitation; Minors; Data; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE COMMERCIAL SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF CHILDREN.
Requires the Department of the Attorney General to provide annual reports to the Legislature on available data pertaining to the commercial sexual exploitation of children. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
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3/10/2022- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
BAKER, ACASIO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, KIM, LEE, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, SHIMABUKURO, Ihara, Riviere, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
JHA, FIN |
HB1777 |
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SB2639 HD2
Public Safety; Correction; Women Offenders; Risk Assessment;
RELATING TO THE COMPREHENSIVE OFFENDER REENTRY SYSTEM.
Requires the offender reentry office of the department of public safety to develop and implement a risk needs assessment tool that is specifically intended to assess the needs of women offenders. Requires a report to the legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
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4/20/2022- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 729). |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, ACASIO, BAKER, CHANG, INOUYE, KIDANI, KIM, LEE, MISALUCHA, SHIMABUKURO, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Moriwaki, Riviere |
CMV, JHA, FIN |
HB1778 |
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SB2640 SD2 HD1
Women's Caucus; PSD; UH; DOE; Women's Prison Project; Education; Reentry; Transition Services; Incarcerated Women; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INCARCERATED WOMEN.
Appropriates funds for the second year of the program to train incarcerated women to be general education development tutors for their peers, provide college correspondence courses for women in the women's community correctional center, and provide reentry and transition services for women wanting to continue their education post-incarceration. Authorizes partnerships between the department of education, University of Hawaii, and department of public safety. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
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3/18/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Branco, Ilagan, McKelvey, Ohno excused (4). |
KIDANI, ACASIO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, MISALUCHA, Baker, Dela Cruz, Gabbard, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Kim, Riviere, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
CMV, JHA, FIN |
HB1779 |
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SB2641 SD2 HD1 CD1
Judiciary; Budget; Community-Based Furlough Programs; Residential Drug Treatment; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.
Appropriates funds for residential programs that allow minor children to remain with their mothers while participating in the program, to reduce the risk of trauma and multigenerational incarceration, including community based furlough programs, residential drug treatment programs, therapeutic community programs, and mental health programs. (CD1) |
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7/6/2022- Act 246, on 07/06/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1348). |
ACASIO, BAKER, CHANG, FEVELLA, KIDANI, MISALUCHA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, Gabbard, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Keohokalole, Kim, Nishihara |
CMV, JHA, FIN |
HB1780 |
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SB2642 SD1
Paternity Proceedings; Divorce Proceedings; Domestic Abuse; Mediation
RELATING TO FAMILY.
Establishes an exemption from mediation in paternity proceedings where there are allegations of domestic abuse if the party alleging domestic abuse does not wish to participate. Prohibits a mediator from engaging in mediation where there are allegations of domestic violence unless certain requisites are met. Prohibits a court from requiring mediation in paternity proceedings if there is a temporary restraining order or protective order in effect if the party alleging domestic abuse does not wish to participate. Allows the court to order mediation in paternity proceedings where there are allegations of domestic abuse if there is no temporary restraining or protective order under certain circumstances. Amends the term family violence to domestic abuse in section 480-41.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Takes effect 7/30/2075. (SD1) |
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3/10/2022- Referred to HHH, JHA, referral sheet 24 |
BAKER, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, Ihara, Kim, Wakai |
HHH, JHA |
HB2211 |
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SB2643
Domestic Abuse; DHS; Family Court; Mandatory Referral; Report
RELATING TO DOMESTIC ABUSE.
Repeals referral and reporting requirements for the Family Courts and the Department of Human Services that apply to cases in which a temporary restraining order is sought for alleged domestic abuse involving an incapacitated or minor family or household member. |
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1/24/2022- Referred to HMS, JDC . |
BAKER, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MISALUCHA, Ihara, Kidani, Kim, Moriwaki, Wakai |
HMS, JDC |
HB2465 |
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SB2644 SD2 HD2 CD1
Electrical Contractors; Licensing; Exemptions; High Voltage; Reports
RELATING TO ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS.
Extends until 6/30/2027 Act 65, Session Laws of Hawaii 2013, as amended by Act 60, Session Laws of Hawaii 2018, which provides a limited exemption to the licensing requirements for certain individuals in situations when an electric utility must retain qualified individuals to work with high voltage (six hundred volts or higher) who are not licensed in the State but are otherwise deemed qualified by the electric utility, provided that the public utility certifies to the Board of Electricians and Plumbers that, after solicitation of a request for proposal, no electrician responded to the request who was sufficiently qualified and licensed in the State and was available and able to perform or timely complete the high voltage electrical work or task before the public utility recruited outside the State. (CD1) |
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6/17/2022- Act 068, on 06/17/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1168). |
BAKER, CHANG, DECOITE, KEITH-AGARAN, MORIWAKI, Ihara, Kidani, Kim, Riviere, San Buenaventura |
LAT, CPC, FIN |
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SB2645 SD2
Telehealth; Behavioral Health Services; Standard Telephone Contacts; Insurance
RELATING TO ACCESS TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES.
Allows for standard telephone contacts for telehealth purposes related to behavior health services. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to HHH, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
BAKER, ACASIO, CHANG, DECOITE, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Dela Cruz, Fevella, Kidani, Riviere |
HHH, CPC, FIN |
HB1708 |
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SB2646 SD1
Bicycles; Stolen; Secondhand Dealers; Pawnbrokers; Recordkeeping; Retention; County Police Departments
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
In counties with a population of five hundred thousand or more, prohibits the sale of a bicycle that is reported as stolen and is listed on a publicly available online stolen item database and requires the county police department to establish the publicly available online stolen item database. Updates the recordkeeping and retention requirements for businesses that buy previously owned articles. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1) |
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2/17/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
BAKER, CHANG, Riviere, San Buenaventura |
PSM, JDC/WAM |
HB1991 |
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SB2647 SD2
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders; Task Force; DOH; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDERS.
Establishes a temporary fetal alcohol spectrum disorders task force within the Department of Health for administrative purposes. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates moneys to establish and support the work of the task force. Authorizes the Department of Health to contract with a third party to assist the task force. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD2) |
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3/10/2022- Referred to HHH, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
BAKER, ACASIO, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, MISALUCHA, WAKAI, Ihara, Kidani, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura |
HHH, JHA, FIN |
HB1814 |
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SB2648
Thrill Craft; Vessels; Motorized Hydrofoil Surfboards
RELATING TO THRILL CRAFT.
Updates the definition of thrill craft, as used in the state boating law, and includes within the term surfboards using a motorized hydrofoil. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to WTL/EET, CPN/JDC. |
BAKER, ACASIO, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, RIVIERE, Ihara, Kidani, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura |
WTL/EET, CPN/JDC |
HB1900 |
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SB2649
Sexual Abuse of Minors; Civil Action; Statute of Limitations; Damages; Trauma-Informed Response
RELATING TO SEXUAL ABUSE OF MINORS.
Expands the time period by which a civil action for childhood sexual abuse may be initiated. Extends the period during which a victim of childhood sexual abuse may bring an otherwise time-barred action against the victim's abuser or a legal entity having a duty of care. Allows recovery of treble damages in certain circumstances. Provides for training on trauma-informed response. |
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1/24/2022- Referred to JDC. |
BAKER, DECOITE, GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, LEE, MISALUCHA, Acasio, Ihara, Keohokalole, Wakai |
JDC |
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SB2650
Commission on Water Resource Management; Department of Health; Jurisdiction; Water Quality and Protection Plan; Definitions; Membership
RELATING TO WATER QUALITY.
Transfers functions regarding water quality, including water pollution, nonpoint source pollution management and control, drinking water standards, mandatory certification of public water system operates, and wastewater, from the Department of Health to the Commission on Water Resource Management. Increases membership on the Commission on Water Resource Management from five members to seven members. Replaces the Director of Health with the Chairperson of the Department of Hawaiian Homes Commission as an ex-officio voting member on the Commission on Water Resource Management. |
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2/14/2022- The committee on WTL deferred the measure. |
KEOHOKALOLE, ACASIO, CHANG, GABBARD, MISALUCHA, WAKAI, Baker |
HTH/WTL, WAM |
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SB2651
Department of Health; Coastal Waters; Underground Injection Control Permit
RELATING TO UNDERGROUND INJECTION.
Requires the Department of Health to conduct an inquiry into the impacts of underground injection control permits on coastal waters and surrounding ecology. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to HTH/AEN/WTL, WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
HTH/AEN/WTL, WAM |
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SB2652
Underground Field-Constructed Storage Tanks; Prohibition; Definition
RELATING TO UNDERGROUND FUEL STORAGE TANKS.
Prohibits the operation of all field-constructed storage tanks. Defines "field-constructed tank" to mean any tank constructed or manufactured in the field, including concrete tanks poured in the field or constructed in the field from steel or fiberglass. |
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1/24/2022- Referred to HTH/AEN, JDC/WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE, ACASIO, CHANG, KIM, LEE, MISALUCHA, WAKAI, Keith-Agaran |
HTH/AEN, JDC/WAM |
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SB2653 SD1
Water Quality Management; Study Task Force; Membership; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT.
Establishes a task force to investigate the environmental, infrastructure, public health, and economic consequences of the Red Hill water crisis and include a recommendation plan that also considers water rationing. Appropriates funds. (SD1) |
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2/18/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE, ACASIO, BAKER, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, KIM, LEE, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, RIVIERE, WAKAI, Gabbard, San Buenaventura |
HTH/WTL, WAM |
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SB2654 SD1
Income Tax Credit; Water Rationing Systems
RELATING TO WATER RATIONING.
Establishes an income tax credit for water rationing systems. Effective 7/1/2050. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to WAL, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
KEOHOKALOLE, ACASIO, CHANG, LEE, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Baker, Keith-Agaran, Kim, Shimabukuro |
WAL, CPC, FIN |
HB2262 |
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SB2655
John A. Burns School of Medicine; Hawaii Medical Education Special Fund
RELATING TO MEDICAL EDUCATION SPECIAL FUND.
Reestablishes the Hawaii Medical Education Special Fund. |
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2/9/2022- The committee on HTH deferred the measure. |
KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, Baker, Fevella, Gabbard, Ihara, Riviere, Wakai |
HTH/HRE, WAM |
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SB2656
Veterans Administration; John A. Burns School of Medicine; University of Hawaii; Medical Residencies and Training; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MEDICAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING.
Appropriates funds to support additional opportunities for medical residencies and training programs in a partnership between the John A. Burns School of Medicine and the Veterans Administration. |
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2/9/2022- The committee on HTH deferred the measure. |
KEOHOKALOLE, ACASIO, CHANG, FEVELLA, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, Baker, Gabbard, Ihara, Riviere, Wakai |
HTH/HRE, WAM |
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SB2657 SD2 HD1 CD1
UH; Medical Residencies and Training; John A. Burns School of Medicine; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MEDICAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING.
Appropriates funds to the John A. Burns School of Medicine to create further medical residency and training opportunities through a partnership between the John A. Burns School of Medicine and the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. (CD1) |
(H)
7/7/2022- Act 262, on 07/07/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1365). |
KEOHOKALOLE, ACASIO, BAKER, CHANG, FEVELLA, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, Gabbard, Ihara, Riviere, Wakai |
HHH/HET, FIN |
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SB2658 SD1
Emergency Appropriation; City and County of Honolulu Board of Water Supply; Ground Water Remediation; Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility ($)
MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO FUND A GRANT TO THE BOARD OF WATER SUPPLY FOR EMERGENCY OPERATIONS, FUTURE PLANNING, AND GROUND WATER REMEDIATION.
Makes an emergency appropriation to the City and County of Honolulu Board of Water Supply for emergency operations, future planning, and remediation resulting from the contamination of the Southern Oahu Basal Aquifer; provided that the Department of Health seeks to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the United States Navy to reimburse the full amount of the appropriation. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/18/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE, ACASIO, BAKER, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MISALUCHA, RIVIERE, SAN BUENAVENTURA, WAKAI, Ihara, Shimabukuro |
HTH/WTL, WAM |
HB1954 |
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SB2659 SD1 HD1
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement; Positions; Equipment; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DIVISION OF CONSERVATION AND RESOURCES ENFORCEMENT.
Appropriates funds to the Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement of the Department of Land and Natural Resources for purchasing equipment, funding training, and establishing twenty full-time equivalent positions. Effective 7/1/2100. (HD1) |
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3/24/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ohno, Quinlan excused (2). |
DELA CRUZ |
EEP/WAL, FIN |
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SB2660 SD1
Prostitution; Vacate; Conviction; Deferred Acceptance of Nolo Contendere Plea; Retroactive
RELATING TO PROSTITUTION.
Allows defendants who enter a deferred acceptance of nolo contendere plea or deferred acceptance of a guilty plea to have the plea vacated if conditions are met. Amends the statute to specify that the three-year period begins after the original deferral of the nolo contendere plea. Effective 7/30/2075. (SD1) |
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3/10/2022- Referred to HHH, JHA, referral sheet 24 |
SHIMABUKURO, CHANG, Baker, Keith-Agaran, Nishihara, San Buenaventura |
HHH, JHA |
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SB2661 SD1
Licensing of Midwives; Childbirth
RELATING TO MIDWIVES.
Establishes the Home Birth Task Force to investigate outstanding issues relating to regulatory scheme created by Act 32, Session Laws of Hawaii 2019. (SD1) |
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2/22/2022- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
SHIMABUKURO, ACASIO, MISALUCHA, Nishihara |
HTH, CPN |
HB2204 |
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SB2662 SD2
State Building Codes; Construction Waste
RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION WASTE.
Requires state building codes to incorporate the international green construction code. Sets specific targets for the recycling, reuse, donation, and resale of non-hazardous construction waste. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/17/2022- Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Kapela, Matsumoto, McKelvey, Perruso, Tam voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Har, Okimoto, Tokioka voting no (3) and none excused (0). |
SHIMABUKURO, ACASIO, CHANG, MISALUCHA, Baker, Keith-Agaran, San Buenaventura |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
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SB2663 SD1 HD2 CD1
Family Court; Paternity Actions; Filing Fees
RELATING TO FILING FEES.
Changes the filing fee schedule for paternity actions by establishing an initial filing fee of $100 and eliminating fees to file motions. (CD1) |
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6/17/2022- Act 091, on 06/17/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1191). |
SHIMABUKURO, CHANG, DECOITE, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, Baker, Fevella, Ihara, Kidani, Kim, Moriwaki, Riviere, San Buenaventura |
JHA, FIN |
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SB2664 SD2
Classification of Agricultural Lands; Taro Lands; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE PROTECTION OF TARO.
Creates a classification of agricultural public lands entitled "taro lands". Appropriates funds to the Land Use Commission to create an inventory of lands classified as taro lands. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
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3/10/2022- Referred to AGR, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
SHIMABUKURO, ACASIO, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, LEE, MISALUCHA, Kim, Nishihara, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
AGR, WAL, FIN |
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SB2665 SD2
Agricultural Lands; Taro Land Protection
RELATING TO THE PROTECTION OF TARO.
Prohibits the Board of Land and Natural Resources, in declaring residential development areas and acquiring lands therein, from disturbing certain wetland taro lands and infrastructure on undeveloped lands within the conservation district established pursuant to Chapter 205, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Establishes a fourth class--taro lands classification for public lands. Permits structures for lo‘i taro fields in the agricultural district. Establishes growth and perpetuation of traditional Hawaiian crops as a goal of the State Planning Act. Authorizes the Land Use Commission, with the Taro Security and Purity Task Force, to create an inventory of taro lands. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to AGR, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
SHIMABUKURO, ACASIO, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KIM, MISALUCHA, Nishihara, San Buenaventura |
AGR, WAL, FIN |
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SB2666 SD1
Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center; Grant; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE WAIANAE COAST COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CENTER EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT.
Appropriates funds as a grant to the Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center for operation of its twenty-four-hour emergency department. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/11/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SHIMABUKURO, ACASIO, CHANG, GABBARD, MISALUCHA, Baker, Nishihara, Riviere, Wakai |
HTH, WAM |
HB2058 |
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SB2667 SD1 HD1
Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Affordable Housing; Front Street Apartments; Extension
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Indefinitely extends the deadline for the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation to renegotiate an existing, or issue a new, ground lease for the Front street apartments affordable housing project before the corporation's requirement to initiate condemnation proceedings is triggered. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
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4/20/2022- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 729). |
BAKER, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, Dela Cruz, Fevella, Kidani, Kim, Riviere, Wakai |
HSG, FIN |
HB1917 |
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SB2668
State Land Use Commission; Repeal; Counties
RELATING TO THE LAND USE COMMISSION.
Requires each county to establish its own land use commission to make certain determinations under chapter 205, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Repeals the State Land Use Commission. |
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1/24/2022- Referred to WTL/GVO, JDC/WAM. |
BAKER, CHANG, FEVELLA, KEITH-AGARAN, KIM, Inouye, Nishihara |
WTL/GVO, JDC/WAM |
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SB2669 SD1
In Vitro Fertilization; Mandatory Insurance Coverage; Parity
RELATING TO IN VITRO FERTILIZATION INSURANCE COVERAGE.
Removes discriminatory requirements for mandatory insurance coverage of in vitro fertilization procedures to create parity of coverage for same-sex couples, unmarried women, and male-female couples for whom male infertility is the relevant factor. (SD1) |
(S)
2/11/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
RHOADS, LEE, MISALUCHA |
CPN, JDC |
HB1674 |
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SB2670 SD2 HD2 CD1
Hawaii State Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Plus Commission
RELATING TO THE HAWAII STATE LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, QUEER, PLUS COMMISSION.
Establishes the Hawaii state lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, plus commission to provide for a statewide program, on a permanent and continuing basis, on the status of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, plus individuals in Hawaii. (CD1) |
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6/17/2022- Act 041, on 06/16/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1141). |
LEE, CHANG, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, San Buenaventura |
HHH, FIN |
HB1678 |
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SB2671
State Departments; Department of Education; Procurement; Produce Contracts; Locally Sourced Products; Reporting Requirements
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Provides additional guidance and updates the reporting obligations for state departments, including the department of education, pursuant to Acts 175 and 176 (SLH 2021), which established programmatic goals for the purchase and procurement of locally sourced products. Effective 1/1/2023. |
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1/24/2022- Referred to GVO, WAM. |
LEE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, Ihara, San Buenaventura |
GVO, WAM |
HB1525 |
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SB2672
Commission on Salaries; Salary Recommendations
RELATING TO THE COMMISSION ON SALARIES.
Requires the commission on salaries that convenes in 2024 to make salary recommendations for the following eight fiscal years. Provides for the executive, judicial, and legislative branch salary recommendations to become effective on the same date beginning on July 1, 2033. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to GVO, WAM. |
LEE, KEITH-AGARAN, RHOADS |
GVO, WAM |
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SB2673
Farmer Equity; Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers; Department of Agriculture
RELATING TO FARMER EQUITY.
Enhances farmer equity by ensuring inclusion of socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers in the development, implementation, and enforcement of food and agriculture laws, rule, policies, and programs. Requires an annual report to the legislature. |
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2/7/2022- The committee on AEN deferred the measure. |
LEE, CHANG, GABBARD, KANUHA, MISALUCHA, Keith-Agaran |
AEN, WAM |
HB1529 |
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SB2674
Counties; Organic Waste Diversion; Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ORGANIC WASTE.
Requires each county to incorporate into its next integrated solid waste management plan revision a plan to divert by 1/1/2025 all organic waste produced within the county by facilities generating more than a minimum amount of organic waste per year. Appropriates funds to reimburse the counties for incorporation of the new requirement into their plan revisions. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to AEN/GVO, WAM. |
LEE, ACASIO, CHANG, MISALUCHA, Gabbard, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, San Buenaventura |
AEN/GVO, WAM |
HB1526 |
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SB2675 SD1
HDOA; Sustainable Agriculture; Cover Crops; Cover Crop Reimbursement Pilot Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE.
Establishes a 3-year cover crop reimbursement pilot program to provide reimbursements to farming operations in the State for costs related to cover cropping. Establishes a cover crop reimbursement pilot program manager position within the Department of Agriculture to administer the program. Requires an annual report to the Legislature. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to AGR, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
LEE, ACASIO, CHANG, DECOITE, GABBARD, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, Ihara, Riviere, San Buenaventura |
AGR, FIN |
HB1527 |
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SB2676 SD1
Kupuna Caucus; Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman; Ombudsman Specialist; Appropriation ($)
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE OFFICE OF THE LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM.
Establishes and appropriates funds for five permanent Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program Specialist Positions within the Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman, assigned to each county as follow: one for the City and County of Honolulu, one for the county of Maui, two for the county of Hawaii, and one for the county of Kauai. Requires the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program Specialist to work under the supervision of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman to achieve the goals of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, as mandated by the federal Older Americans Act. (SD1) |
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2/18/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MORIWAKI, ACASIO, CHANG, DECOITE, IHARA, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, Baker, Kim, Riviere, Wakai |
HMS, WAM |
HB1824 |
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SB2677 SD1 HD1
HPHA; State Rent Supplement Program for Kupuna; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
Temporarily expands the state rent supplement program to specifically target qualified individuals who are sixty-two years of age or older and are homeless or at imminent risk of becoming homeless. Requires HPHA to submit annual reports to the legislature. Appropriates funds. Repeals 6/30/2025. Effective 12/31/2050. (HD1) |
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4/28/2022- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-29-22 1:40PM; Conference Room 329. |
MORIWAKI, ACASIO, CHANG, DECOITE, IHARA, KEITH-AGARAN, KIM, LEE, MISALUCHA, Baker, Gabbard, Keohokalole, Riviere, Shimabukuro |
HSG, FIN |
HB1826 |
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SB2678 SD2 HD1
Hawaii State Health Insurance Assistance Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII STATE HEALTH INSURANCE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
Appropriates funds to expand the Hawaii state health insurance assistance program by contracting with third-party service providers and staffing consultants and recruiting more volunteers. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD1) |
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4/28/2022- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-29-22 4:31PM; Conference Room 329. |
MORIWAKI, ACASIO, CHANG, DECOITE, KEITH-AGARAN, KIM, LEE, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, Baker, Fevella, Ihara, Riviere, Shimabukuro |
HHH, CPC, FIN |
HB1825 |
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SB2679 SD2 HD2 CD1
Driver's License; Expiration and Renewal; Kupuna Caucus
RELATING TO DRIVER'S LICENSES.
Extends the renewal period from two years to four years for licensees who are seventy-two years of age or older but younger than eighty years of age. Takes effect 1/1/2023. (CD1) |
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6/27/2022- Act 159, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1260). |
MISALUCHA, CHANG, GABBARD, KANUHA, LEE, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, RIVIERE, Kim, Wakai |
TRN, JHA, CPC |
HB1822 |
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SB2680 SD2
Our Care, Our Choice Act; Advanced Practice Registered Nurses; Mandatory Waiting Period
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Authorizes advanced practice registered nurses, in addition to physicians, to practice medical-aid-in-dying in accordance with their scope of practice and prescribing authority. Authorizes licensed psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, and marriage and family therapists, in addition to psychiatrists, psychologists, and clinical social workers, to provide counseling to a qualified patient. Strengthens nondisclosure protections. Reduces the mandatory waiting period between oral requests from twenty days to fifteen days. Waives the mandatory waiting period for those terminally ill individuals not expected to survive the mandatory waiting period. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD2) |
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3/10/2022- Referred to HHH/CPC, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
BAKER, ACASIO, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, Ihara |
HHH/CPC, JHA, FIN |
HB1823 |
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SB2681 SD2
Procurement; Immaterial Errors; Technical Corrections
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Allows bidders for construction contracts to clarify or correct immaterial or technical information required as part of a bid submission for up to 24 hours after the bid submission deadline. Requires that bids for construction be opened no sooner than 24Â hours after the deadline for the submission of bids. Defines "immaterial or technical information". Effective 7/1/2050. Repeals 7/1/2024. (SD2) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to GVR, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
MORIWAKI |
GVR, CPC, FIN |
HB1908 |
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SB2682
Underground Storage Tanks; Regulations; Permits; Variances; Potable Water Aquifer; Sole Source Aquifers
RELATING TO UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS.
Prohibits the issuance of permits located above or within       feet of a potable water aquifer; provided that a permit may be issued for purposes of repairing or replacing an existing underground fuel storage tank. Prohibits extensions or renewals of permits issued for such underground fuel storage tanks beginning January 1, 2023. Prohibits the authorization of variances for such underground fuel storage tanks beginning January 1, 2023. Accelerates the start date of the prohibition against the operation of an underground fuel storage tank within one hundred yards of the shoreline and the renewal of permits therefor from January 1, 2045, to January 1, 2030. Prohibits the operation or installation of an underground storage tank above a sole source aquifer. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to HTH/AEN, JDC/WAM. |
MORIWAKI |
HTH/AEN, JDC/WAM |
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SB2683 SD1
Hawaii Community Development Authority; Nomination and Appointment of Representative Members
RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
Removes county councils as the nominating authority for members of the Hawaii Community Development Authority who serve as representatives of the Heeia, Kalaeloa, and Kakaako community development districts. Provides that the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall each nominate representatives of each of the three community development districts. Adjusts the membership of the Hawaii Community Development Authority. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
MORIWAKI |
GVO, JDC |
HB2034 |
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SB2684
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Small Boat Harbors; Permits and Fees
RELATING TO STATE SMALL BOAT HARBOR PERMITS AND FEES.
Clarifies restrictions relating to certain classes of permits and the issuance thereof, as well as methods for determining fees, for state small boat harbors. |
(S)
2/9/2022- The committee on WTL deferred the measure. |
MORIWAKI |
WTL, WAM |
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SB2685 SD2 HD1 CD1
Planned Community Associations; Nonprofit Corporations; Cumulative Voting; Directors; Removal
RELATING TO PLANNED COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS.
Establishes requirements for cumulative voting and the removal of directors of planned community associations. Exempts planned community associations from certain requirements regarding cumulative voting for and the removal of directors under the Hawaii Nonprofit Corporations Act. Effective 1/1/2023. (CD1) |
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6/17/2022- Act 069, on 06/17/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1169). |
MORIWAKI |
CPC |
HB1781 |
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SB2686
Safe Neighborhoods; Probation; Geographic Restriction; Misdemeanor Conviction; Business Districts; Resort Zones Areas
RELATING TO SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS.
Allows a defendant who has been convicted of four misdemeanors in any business district or resort zoned area to be sentenced to a probationary term of geographic restriction not exceeding an unspecified number of years during which the defendant shall be prohibited from entering the district or area in which the acts occurred. Mandates imprisonment of thirty days for violation. |
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1/24/2022- Referred to JDC. |
MORIWAKI, DECOITE, MISALUCHA, Baker, Chang, Fevella, Ihara, Kanuha, Kim, Riviere, San Buenaventura |
JDC |
HB1502 |
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SB2687
Criminal Procedure; Witnesses; Live Two-Way Video Testimony
RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE.
Specifies under the Hawaii Rules of Evidence that a court may order that the testimony of witnesses be taken through a live two-way video connection in certain circumstances. |
(S)
2/17/2022- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, DELA CRUZ, GABBARD, INOUYE, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, Baker, Ihara, Kanuha, Kim, Riviere |
JDC |
HB1580 |
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SB2688
CIP; Twelfth Senatorial District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE TWELFTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the Twelfth senatorial district. |
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1/24/2022- Referred to WAM. |
MORIWAKI |
WAM |
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SB2689
CIP; 16th Senatorial District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SIXTEENTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 16th senatorial district. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to WAM. |
MISALUCHA |
WAM |
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SB2690
Digital Electronic Equipment; Repairs; Original Equipment Manufacturers; Independent Repair Providers
RELATING TO THE MODEL STATE RIGHT-TO-REPAIR LAW.
Requires original equipment manufacturers of digital electronic equipment to make documentation, parts, and tools available to independent repair providers and owners for the purposes of diagnosis, maintenance, and repair on fair and reasonable terms. |
(S)
1/28/2022- Re-Referred to EET, CPN/JDC. |
MISALUCHA, ACASIO, CHANG, DECOITE, LEE, Fevella, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Kim, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura |
EET, CPN/JDC |
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SB2691
Refundable Food/Excise Tax Credit; Seniors with Fixed Income
RELATING TO REFUNDABLE FOOD/EXCISE TAX CREDIT FOR SENIORS.
Allows individual taxpayers sixty-five years of age or older with lower incomes to claim an additional exemption for purposes of the food/excise tax credit thereby providing relief from the general excise tax on food purchases. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to HMS, WAM. |
MISALUCHA, ACASIO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KIM, LEE, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Riviere, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
HMS, WAM |
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SB2692
Driver's Licenses; Organ Donation
RELATING TO DRIVER'S LICENSES.
Requires an applicant for a driver's license or renewal of a driver's license to designate whether the applicant wishes to be an organ donor in the event of the applicant's death by providing a "yes" or "no" response. Requires the examiner of drivers to design and provide an informational brochure about organ donation to each applicant for driver's license or driver's license renewal. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to TRS/GVO, WAM. |
MISALUCHA, RIVIERE, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kanuha, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
TRS/GVO, WAM |
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SB2693
Hawaii State Library System; Technical Support; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII STATE LIBRARY SYSTEM.
Appropriates funds for hiring five technical support positions for the Hawaii State Library System to assist patrons in navigating computers and the Internet. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
MISALUCHA |
EDU, WAM |
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SB2694
Gender-Neutral Terminology; State Contracts
RELATING TO STATE CONTRACTS.
Requires all principal departments in the State to use gender-neutral terminology in all state contracts. |
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2/17/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
MISALUCHA, CHANG, LEE |
JDC/GVO, WAM |
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SB2695 SD2 HD1 CD1
Blockchain; Cryptocurrency; Study; Task Force; Establishment
RELATING TO CRYPTOCURRENCY.
Establishes a blockchain and cryptocurrency task force. (CD1) |
(H)
6/17/2022- Act 070, on 06/17/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1170). |
MISALUCHA, INOUYE, LEE, WAKAI, Dela Cruz, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Moriwaki, Riviere, San Buenaventura |
CPC, FIN |
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SB2696
Virtual Currency; Director of Finance; State Agencies; Payment
RELATING TO VIRTUAL CURRENCY.
Allows the Director of Finance to authorize any state agency to enter into virtual currency payment agreements with persons or virtual currency issuers to provide the acceptance of convertible virtual currency as a means of payment. Allows any state agency that enters into a virtual currency payment agreement with a person or virtual currency issuer as authorized by the Director of Finance to accept convertible virtual currency. |
(S)
2/7/2022- The committee on GVO deferred the measure. |
MISALUCHA, CHANG, WAKAI |
GVO/EET, CPN/WAM |
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SB2697 SD1
Virtual Currency; Money Transmitters Act; Exclusion
RELATING TO VIRTUAL CURRENCY.
Excludes the electronic transfer of virtual currency through virtual currency companies and cryptocurrency companies from the Money Transmitters Modernization Act. (SD1) |
(S)
2/24/2022- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
MISALUCHA, CHANG, WAKAI |
EET, CPN/WAM |
HB2287 |
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SB2698
Mediums of Exchange; Constitutional Amendment (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE I OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO PROHIBIT ANY ENCUMBRANCE ON THE RIGHT TO OWN, POSSESS, AND USE ANY MEDIUM OF EXCHANGE.
Prohibits any encumbrance on the right to own, possess, and use any medium of exchange. |
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2/7/2022- The committee on EET deferred the measure. |
MISALUCHA |
EET, JDC/WAM |
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SB2699
Universal Pre-kindergarten Program; Feasibility Study; Legislative Reference Bureau
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Requires the Legislative Reference Bureau to conduct a study on the feasibility of the State establishing a universal no cost pre-kindergarten program. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
MISALUCHA, KANUHA, LEE, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Gabbard, Ihara, Wakai |
EDU, WAM |
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SB2700 SD2 HD1 CD1
Early Childhood Registry; Department of Human Services
RELATING TO THE EARLY CHILDHOOD REGISTRY.
Authorizes the Department of Human Services to require the staff of licensed and registered early childhood programs to annually provide specific information to the Department's Early Childhood Workforce Registry. Requires a report to the Legislature. (CD1) |
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7/12/2022- Act 292, on 07/12/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1421). |
MISALUCHA, ACASIO, CHANG, DECOITE, Baker, Fevella, Gabbard, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Moriwaki, Wakai |
HHH, FIN |
HB2193 |
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SB2701 SD2 HD1
Child Care and Early Education Workforce; Subsidy; Pilot Program; Special Fund; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO EARLY EDUCATION.
Establishes a one-year child care worker subsidy pilot program to assist in retaining the existing child care workforce. Appropriates funds for the pilot program to be expended by the department of human services. Appropriates funds to be deposited into the early learning special fund and expended by the executive office on early learning for the Hawaii early childhood educator stipend program. Repeals the pilot program on 7/1/2023. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD1) |
(S)
4/27/2022- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-28-22 3:40PM; Conference Room 329. |
MISALUCHA, ACASIO, CHANG, FEVELLA, LEE, Ihara, Kim, Moriwaki, Nishihara, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
HHH/EDN, FIN |
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SB2702
Early Education; Early Learning Special Fund; Apprenticeship; Conveyance Tax; Increase; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EARLY EDUCATION.
Increases the conveyance tax on real property valued at $2,000,000 or higher. Requires that certain moneys from the collection of conveyance tax be paid into the Early Learning Special Fund. Requires that moneys paid into the Early Learning Special Fund from the collection of conveyance tax be used for early care and learning programs. Appropriates funds to the Preschool Open Doors Special Fund. Appropriates funds for early childhood apprenticeship programs. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to WTL/EDU, WAM. |
MISALUCHA, ACASIO, CHANG, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Baker, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
WTL/EDU, WAM |
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SB2703
Collective Bargaining; Institutional, Health, and Correctional Workers; Adult Corrections Officers; Department of Public Safety Corrections Division
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Retains institutional, health, and correctional workers except for Adult Corrections Officers of the Department of Public Safety's Corrections Division under bargaining unit (10). Creates a separate bargaining unit (16) for Adult Corrections Officers of the Department of Public Safety's Corrections Division. |
(S)
2/11/2022- The committee on LCA deferred the measure. |
TANIGUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LCA, WAM |
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SB2704
Collective Bargaining; Institutional, Health, and Correctional Workers; City and County of Honolulu Emergency Medical Services Department Employees
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Retains institutional, health, and correctional workers except for City and County of Honolulu Emergency Medical Services Department employees under bargaining unit (10). Creates a separate bargaining unit (16) for City and County of Honolulu Emergency Medical Services Department employees. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to LCA/GVO, WAM. |
TANIGUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LCA/GVO, WAM |
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SB2705
Public Employees' Compensation Appeals Board; Collective Bargaining; Classes; Repricing; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION.
Establishes the public employees' compensation appeals board to hear appeals requesting the repricing of a class. Appropriates moneys. |
(S)
2/11/2022- The committee on LCA deferred the measure. |
TANIGUCHI |
LCA, WAM |
HB1793 |
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SB2706
Collective Bargaining; HLRB; Labor
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Establishes that the representative of labor on the Hawaii Labor Relations Board be a person selected by a majority of the exclusive representatives of the collective bargaining units. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to LCA, JDC . |
TANIGUCHI |
LCA, JDC |
HB1789 |
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SB2707 SD1 HD1 CD1
Collective Bargaining in Public Employment; Repricing of Classes; Negotiations; Impasse Procedures
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Requires the employer to initiate negotiations on repricing of classes within a bargaining unit within thirty days of the employer's receipt of the exclusive representative's written request to negotiate. Establishes that the employer's failure to initiate the negotiation within such time frame or the parties' failure to reach an agreement within ninety days of the exclusive representative's written request to negotiate or by January 31 of a year in which the collective bargaining agreement is due to expire, whichever is earlier, constitutes an impasse to which the impasse procedures in section 89-11, Hawaii Revised Statutes, shall apply. Effective 7/1/2022. (CD1) |
(H)
7/12/2022- Vetoed (Gov. Msg. No. 1400). |
TANIGUCHI |
LAT, FIN |
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SB2708
Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund; Employee Beneficiaries; Beneficiary Status
RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND.
Amends the definition of "employee-beneficiary" to include the surviving unmarried adult child of a deceased retired member if the child is incapable of self-support due to a mental or physical incapacity that existed prior to the unmarried child's reaching the age of nineteen years. |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to LAT, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
TANIGUCHI |
LAT, FIN |
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SB2709 SD2
Contractors; Specialty Contractors; Incidental and Supplemental Work; Limit
RELATING TO CONTRACTORS.
Clarifies that a licensed specialty contractor may perform incidental and supplement work in crafts or trades other than in which the specialty contractor is licensed when there are more than two specialty contractors involved; provided that, when measured by the cost and extent of work involved in performing the specialty contract's work, the unlicensed work is limited to five per cent and is only incidental and supplemental to the performance of the work in the craft for which the specialty contractor is licensed. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
TANIGUCHI |
CPC, FIN |
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SB2710
Public Works; Property; Taxes; Waivers; Tax Exemption; State Land; County Land; Government Contracting Agency
RELATING TO PUBLIC WORKS.
Expands the definition of public works to include projects involving no government contracting agency, projects using land owned by or leased from the State or counties, projects granted waivers or exemptions from state or county fees, and projects exempt from any state or county taxes. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to GVO, WAM. |
TANIGUCHI |
GVO, WAM |
HB1792 |
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SB2711 SD1
Child Labor Law; Internships; Exceptions
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Specifies additional exceptions under child labor laws to include certain work-based learning programs. Defines youth vocational training program or internship. Allows employment in youth vocational training programs or internships under chapter 390, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to LAT, CPC, referral sheet 24 |
TANIGUCHI |
LAT, CPC |
HB1707 |
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SB2712
Department of Budget and Finance; Financing Agreements; Certificates of Participation; Limitation
RELATING TO CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION.
Prohibits the Director of Finance from issuing or approving any certificate of participation that exceeds $10 million. |
(S)
2/2/2022- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
TANIGUCHI |
WAM |
HB2314 |
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SB2713
CIP; State Archives; Master Plan; Archive Facilities; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE STATE ARCHIVES.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds to finance plans for a state archives master plan. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
2/18/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
TANIGUCHI |
LCA, WAM |
HB2347 |
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SB2714
Gifts; Standards of Conduct; Code of Ethics; Exceptions; Foreign Protocol Gifts; Gifts of Aloha; Invitation to Events
RELATING TO GIFTS.
Excludes from the State Code of Ethics' prohibition against acceptance of gifts by legislators and employees, foreign protocol gifts, gifts of aloha, invitations to certain events, and meals, under certain conditions. Defines foreign protocol gifts and gifts of aloha. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to JDC. |
TANIGUCHI |
JDC |
HB1871 |
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SB2715
Minimum Wage; Tipped Employees
RELATING TO THE MINIMUM WAGE.
Requires the hourly wage required to be paid to tipped employees to be no less than the minimum wage rate, in addition to all tips. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to LCA, WAM. |
TANIGUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LCA, WAM |
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SB2716
Minimum Wage; Consumer Price Index
RELATING TO THE MINIMUM WAGE.
Provides periodic adjustments to the minimum wage using the Honolulu Region Consumer Price Index. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to LCA, WAM. |
TANIGUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LCA, WAM |
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SB2717
Sexual Abuse of Minors; Civil Action; Statute of Limitations; Damages; Trauma-Informed Response
RELATING TO SEXUAL ABUSE OF MINORS.
Expands the time period by which a civil action for childhood sexual abuse may be initiated. Extends the period during which a victim of childhood sexual abuse may bring an otherwise time-barred action against the victim's abuser or a legal entity having a duty of care. Allows recovery of treble damages in certain circumstances. Provides for training on trauma-informed response. Applies retroactively to 4/24/2020. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to HMS, JDC/WAM. |
LEE, GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MISALUCHA, Wakai |
HMS, JDC/WAM |
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SB2718 SD1
Medical Cannabis; Qualifying Patient; Elderly
RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.
Exempts any person who has reached the age of sixty-five from the requirement of having a debilitating medical condition to be eligible for the use of medical cannabis. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/18/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
LEE, ACASIO, GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Dela Cruz, Kim |
HTH, JDC |
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SB2719
Combustion Engine-powered Mopeds; Sale; Prohibition; Penalty
RELATING TO MOPEDS.
Prohibits a retailer from selling or offering for sale combustion engine-powered mopeds beginning 1/1/2024. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to TRS, CPN/JDC. |
LEE, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, Shimabukuro |
TRS, CPN/JDC |
HB1520 |
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SB2720 SD2 HD2 CD1
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations; Rebate; Public Utilities Commission; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Allows new electric vehicle charging stations and certain upgrades having a single port to qualify for a rebate. Removes the $500,000 cap on the electric vehicle charging station rebate program. Specifies that no rebates shall be approved after available funds are exhausted for the fiscal year. Increases flexibility of the Public Utilities Commission to administer the electric vehicle charging station rebate program. Increases the percentage of funds that the Public Utilities Commission may use for administration of the rebate program. Allows for marketing and outreach expenses to be included within allowable administration costs of the electric vehicle charging station rebate program. Appropriates funds out of the electric vehicle charging system subaccount for the electric vehicle charging system rebate program. (CD1) |
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6/27/2022- Act 202, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1303). |
LEE, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, Gabbard, Nishihara, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
HB1811 |
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SB2721 SD1
Aviation Fuel; Flight Assistance Tax; Flight Assistance Tax Special Fund
RELATING TO ENERGY TAX.
Establishes the flight assistance tax on aviation fuel to be placed in the Flight Assistance Tax Special Fund for certain uses. Effective 1/1/2023. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
LEE, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, Gabbard, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
EET/TRS, WAM |
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SB2722
Counties; Real Property Tax; Renewable Energy; Prohibition; Optional Annual Fee
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Prohibits the counties from imposing a real property tax on land or land improvements used for the production or storage of renewable energy that is sold to an electric utility. Permits a county to impose an annual fee of up to $1,000 per megawatt of nameplate AC capacity generated by a renewable energy project that is actively producing and selling energy to an electric utility and sited on real property within that county. |
(S)
1/31/2022- Re-Referred to EET/GVO, WAM. |
LEE, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, Wakai |
EET/GVO, WAM |
HB1637 |
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SB2723 SD1
Hawaii Public Housing Authority; State Rent Supplement Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Requires the State Rent Supplement Program to open its statewide waiting list and provide rent supplements to two hundred additional qualified tenants. Appropriates an unspecified amount of funds for the program, including funds for one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) Public Housing Specialist II position within the Hawaii Public Housing Authority. (SD1) |
(S)
2/10/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MORIWAKI, ACASIO, CHANG, MISALUCHA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Riviere, Shimabukuro |
HMS/HOU, WAM |
HB1859 |
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SB2724 SD2
Sea Level Rise; Waikiki Adaptation and Resilience Plan; Pilot Program; Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SEA LEVEL RISE ADAPTATION.
Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to establish a pilot project to develop an adaptation and resilience plan that addresses the climate change and sea level rise impacts in the Waikiki special district. Requires reports to the Legislature. Makes an appropriation. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to WAL/EEP, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
MORIWAKI, ACASIO, GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, Ihara, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
WAL/EEP, FIN |
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SB2725 SD1
Special Improvement District; Environmental Protection; County Government; Natural Resource Management
RELATING TO SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS.
Expands the purpose and rationale for which counties may create special improvement districts to include environmental research, restoration, and maintenance; natural resource management; and natural hazard mitigation to improve environmental conditions and provide community benefits. Allows the counties to create special improvement districts for climate change and hazard mitigation. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, LEE, MISALUCHA, Baker, Dela Cruz, Gabbard, Ihara, Keith-Agaran |
WTL/GVO, JDC/WAM |
HB1672 |
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SB2726 SD2 HD1
Procurement; Parking Lot Operations; Concessions; Airports; Small Boat Harbors; Exemption
RELATING TO PARKING CONCESSIONS.
Exempts parking lot operations and ground transportation services at airports and small boat harbors from the mandatory public bidding requirements under the state procurement law. Effective 7/1/2112. (HD1) |
(H)
3/18/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Kapela, Ward voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Ganaden, Lowen voting no (2) and Representative(s) Branco, Ilagan, McKelvey, Ohno excused (4). |
MORIWAKI, MISALUCHA, Dela Cruz |
GVR, CPC, FIN |
HB1673 |
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SB2727
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Boating; Ocean Recreation; Penalties; Administrative Fines
RELATING TO OCEAN RECREATION.
Amends penalties for violations of laws and administrative rules governing boating and ocean recreation by aligning penalties with the severity of the prohibited conduct. Clarifies that imposition of civil or criminal penalties does not preclude the imposition of administrative fines. |
(S)
1/31/2022- Re-Referred to WTL, JDC/WAM. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, MISALUCHA, Dela Cruz, Fevella, Gabbard, Keith-Agaran, Riviere |
WTL, JDC/WAM |
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SB2728
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Boating; Ocean Recreation; Penalties; Administrative Fines
RELATING TO OCEAN RECREATION.
Amends penalties for violations of administrative rules governing boating and ocean recreation. Removes the environmental court's ability to suspend an individual's ability to operate or moor a vessel in state waters for violating an administrative rule. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to WTL, JDC. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, MISALUCHA, Dela Cruz, Kim |
WTL, JDC |
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SB2729
Minors; Medical Care and Services; HIV; Consent; Prevention; Treatment; Physician Assistants
RELATING TO MEDICAL CARE FOR MINORS.
Permits minors to consent to medical care and services related to the diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of HIV. Specifies that a minor, under certain circumstances, shall not be liable for payment associated with the diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of HIV. Authorizes physician assistants, in addition to physicians and advanced practice registered nurses, to render such medical care and services to minors. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to HTH, JDC. |
CHANG, LEE, MISALUCHA |
HTH, JDC |
HB1675 |
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SB2730 SD1
Condominium Associations; Association Funds or Reserves; Attorneys' Fees; Communications
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATIONS.
Requires that the fees for attorneys retained by a condominium association be paid from an association's funds or reserves. Limits the total and final legal fees to twenty-five per cent of the original debt amount unless approved by a majority of unit owners at a regular meeting. Limits the total and final legal fees for debts less than $2,000 to twenty-five per cent. Requires attorneys retained by a condominium association to confine their communications to the condominium board, except when the attorneys must request and require materials and responses directly from owners for each matter. Prohibits attorneys retained by a condominium association from billing unit owners directly. Effective July 1, 2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
CHANG |
CPC, FIN |
HB1857 |
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SB2731 SD2 HD1
Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE BERNICE PAUAHI BISHOP MUSEUM.
Appropriates moneys to support the Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum. Effective 7/1/2044. (HD1) |
(H)
3/31/2022- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
TANIGUCHI |
CAI, FIN |
HB2056 |
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SB2732
Environmental Response, Energy, Carbon Emissions, and Food Security Tax; Tax Credit
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes a carbon emissions tax credit. Expands the environmental response, energy, and food security tax to include carbon emissions. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to EET/AEN, WAM. |
RHOADS, GABBARD |
EET/AEN, WAM |
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SB2733
Catalytic Converter; Palladium; Platinum; Rhodium; Theft; Penal Code; Class C Felony; Sales; Statement
RELATING TO CATALYTIC CONVERTERS.
Requires used motor vehicle parts dealers to obtain a written statement that the seller has the lawful right to sell and dispose of the catalytic converter. Requires certain sellers to provide copies of receipts or a declaration from the purchase of a catalytic converter. Requires dealers to keep records of purchases and sales of catalytic converters. Requires dealers to pay for catalytic converters by check. Requires scrap dealers to keep records of purchases and sales of palladium, platinum, and rhodium. Requires scrap dealers to pay for palladium, platinum, and rhodium by check. Creates a penalty for engaging in the unlawful business of purchasing or selling of catalytic converters, palladium, platinum, or rhodium. Establishes the offense of theft of catalytic converter and make it a class C felony. |
(S)
2/1/2022- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
RHOADS, Dela Cruz |
CPN, JDC |
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SB2734
‘Olelo Hawai‘i Initiatives; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY'S ‘OLELO HAWAI‘I INITIATIVES.
Appropriates funds for staff positions and various services to support the ‘Olelo Hawai‘i Initiatives. |
(S)
2/17/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS, FEVELLA, KANUHA |
JDC, WAM |
HB1870 |
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SB2735 SD1
Behavioral Health Crisis Stabilization Beds; Department of Health; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CRISIS STABILIZATION BEDS.
Appropriates funds to the Adult Mental Health Division of the Department of Health to support increased behavioral health crisis stabilization beds. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to HHH, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
RHOADS, BAKER, KEOHOKALOLE, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HHH, FIN |
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SB2736 SD1 HD1
Crisis Outreach Program; Department of Health; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CRISIS OUTREACH PROGRAMS.
Appropriates funds to the department of health for a statewide crisis outreach program. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD1) |
(H)
3/23/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kitagawa, Kong excused (2). |
RHOADS, KEOHOKALOLE, Baker, San Buenaventura |
HHH, FIN |
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SB2737 SD2
Long Term Care Facility; Hawaii State Hospital; Capital Improvement Project ($)
RELATING TO A BEHAVIORAL HEALTH LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds to develop a long-term care facility at the Guensberg building on the Hawaii State Hospital campus. (SD2) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to HHH, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
RHOADS, BAKER, KEOHOKALOLE, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HHH, FIN |
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SB2738
Electric Guns; Possession; Location; Prohibition
RELATING TO ELECTRIC GUNS.
Prohibits individuals from carrying an electric gun in or near certain sensitive locations with exceptions. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
RHOADS, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE |
PSM, JDC |
HB1732 |
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SB2739
Deposit Beverage Container Program; Audit
RELATING TO DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINER PROGRAM.
Requires the Department of Health to implement recommendations made by the Office of the Auditor regarding the deposit beverage container program, including developing a risk-based selection process to select reports submitted by distributors and redemption centers for audit. Requires the Department of Health to report on its implementation of the recommendations to the Legislature. |
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1/24/2022- Referred to AEN/HTH, WAM. |
RHOADS |
AEN/HTH, WAM |
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SB2740 SD1 HD1
Guardian Ad Litem Program; Judiciary; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO GUARDIANS AD LITEM.
Allows the judiciary to compensate guardians ad litem for involuntary hospitalization and assisted community treatment petitions at a rate higher than existing statutory guidelines. Makes an appropriation. Effective 1/1/2222. (HD1) |
(S)
4/22/2022- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-26-22 2:05PM; Conference Room 325. |
RHOADS |
JHA, FIN |
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SB2741
Commission to Promote Uniform Legislation; Meetings
RELATING TO THE COMMISSION TO PROMOTE UNIFORM LEGISLATION.
Provides a limited exemption for the Hawaii Commission to Promote Uniform Legislation from certain requirements of part I of chapter 92, HRS, for the purpose of allowing commissioners of the Commission to Promote Uniform Legislation to attend and participate in a full capacity in meetings hosted by the Uniform Law Commission, without any limitation on the number of participating commissioners, in furtherance of its goal of representing and promoting uniformity of legislation for the State. |
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4/27/2022- Act 014, 04/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1114). |
RHOADS |
JHA, FIN |
HB1551 |
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SB2742
Controlled Substances; Methadone Clinics; Substance Use Disorder Services Clinics; Registration; Protected Areas
RELATING TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.
Expands the prohibition on promoting a controlled substance in, on, or near schools, school vehicles, public parks, and public housing projects or complexes to include group child care centers, group child care homes, public recreation centers, and youth services centers, collectively as protected areas. Requires the registration and registration renewal of methadone clinics and substance use disorder services clinics as clinics and for handling controlled substances to be contingent upon location at least 750 feet away from protected areas. Gives methadone clinics and substance use disorder services clinics one year from the effective date of this Act to comply with this Act. |
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1/24/2022- Referred to HTH, JDC. |
RHOADS |
HTH, JDC |
HB1623 |
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SB2743
Illegal Fireworks; Public Safety Department; Department of Transportation; Shipping Container Inspection Program; Fees; Fines; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Establishes the shipping container inspection program and appropriates funds for the shipping container inspection program. Increases the maximum fine for each violation of the fireworks law. Requires the Department of Public Safety to submit reports to the Legislature on implementation of the shipping container inspection program. Makes an appropriation. |
(S)
1/28/2022- Re-Referred to TRS/PSM, WAM/JDC. |
RHOADS |
TRS/PSM, WAM/JDC |
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SB2744
Internet Privacy; Ownership of Data; Constitutional Amendment (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE STATE CONSTITUTION ESTABLISHING THE RIGHT TO OWN ONE'S OWN DATA.
Proposes to amend Article 1 of the Hawaii Constitution by establishing the right of each person to own and have an exclusive property right in the data they generate on the Internet. |
(S)
2/17/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS |
JDC, WAM |
HB2050 |
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SB2745 SD1
Tour Aircraft Operations; Insurance
RELATING TO AIRCRAFT.
Requires the Director of Transportation to adopt rules that require tour aircraft operators to have aircraft liability insurance coverage for an unspecified amount per person per incident. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to TRN, CPC, referral sheet 24 |
KEOHOKALOLE, KEITH-AGARAN, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
TRN, CPC |
HB1515 |
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SB2746
Department of Human Services; Pregnancy; State-Funded Medical Assistance; Medicaid Coverage; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Appropriates moneys to extend Medicaid postpartum coverage to 12 months following the end of pregnancy. |
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1/24/2022- Referred to HMS/HTH, CPN/WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE, ACASIO, GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MISALUCHA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Moriwaki, Wakai |
HMS/HTH, CPN/WAM |
HB1773 |
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SB2747 SD1
Uniform Parentage Act; Task Force; Extension
RELATING TO THE UNIFORM PARENTAGE ACT.
Extends and modifies the task force established to recommend amendments to the Hawaii Revised Statutes to update existing parentage laws that reflect outdated, cisheteronormative concepts of families, parenthood, and parental rights to December 31, 2022. (SD1) |
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3/10/2022- Referred to HHH, JHA, referral sheet 24 |
KEOHOKALOLE, GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai |
HHH, JHA |
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SB2748 SD2
DOH; Federal Special Education Law; Part C Regulations; Preschool; Disabled Children ($)
RELATING TO THE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT.
Requires the Department of Health to submit a request, as allowed by federal code, to the United States Department of Education to allow parents of children with a disability to continue receiving early intervention services after the child turns three years of age and until the child enters kindergarten. Appropriates funds to the Department of Health to plan, prepare, and implement the Part C option. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to EDN, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
KEOHOKALOLE, ACASIO, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai |
EDN, JHA, FIN |
HB2498 |
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SB2749 SD1
Noise; Commercial Vehicles; Business Establishments; State Highway Fund; Fines
RELATING TO NOISE.
Prohibits commercial vehicles from making pickups from, or deliveries to, business establishments during certain times of the day and within a certain proximity of single-family residences in the performance of the vehicles' pickup or delivery. Exempts commercial vehicles operating in response to an emergency. Establishes fines. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to HHH, CPC, referral sheet 24 |
KEOHOKALOLE, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, TANIGUCHI, Gabbard, San Buenaventura |
HHH, CPC |
HB2201 |
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SB2750
Minimum Wage; Employment; Adjusted Minimum Wage Rate
RELATING TO THE MINIMUM WAGE.
Increases the minimum wage annually starting 1/1/2023. Beginning on September 30, 2027, and each year thereafter, requires the department of labor and industrial relations to calculate an adjusted minimum wage rate to the nearest five cents using the Honolulu region consumer price index for all urban consumers, subject to certain conditions. Repeals the tip credit. |
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1/24/2022- Referred to LCA, WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE, GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MISALUCHA, San Buenaventura |
LCA, WAM |
HB1771 |
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SB2751
Hawaii Health Corps Program; Hawaii Rural Health Care Provider Loan Repayment Program; Psychologists; Social Workers; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Expands the Hawaii health corps program and Hawaii rural health care provider loan repayment program to include incentives for psychologists and social workers. Makes the department of health responsible for administering the Hawaii rural health care provider loan repayment program. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
2/4/2022- The committee on HTH deferred the measure. |
KEOHOKALOLE, MISALUCHA, SAN BUENAVENTURA |
HTH, WAM |
HB1795 |
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SB2752 SD2 HD2 CD1
Water; Abandoned Wells
RELATING TO ABANDONED WELLS.
Clarifies the definition of the term "abandoned well". Requires abandoned well owners to seal the well at the owner's expense. (CD1) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 213, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1314). |
INOUYE, DECOITE, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, Kidani, San Buenaventura |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
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SB2753
Blood Drive; Tax Credit
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes a tax credit for verified employee blood donations made at an employer sponsored blood drive. Applies to taxable years 2022-2027. |
(S)
1/28/2022- The committee on HTH deferred the measure. |
INOUYE, CHANG, GABBARD, NISHIHARA, Kim, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
HTH, WAM |
HB1557 |
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SB2754
Tax Credit; Blood Donations
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Creates a blood donation income tax credit to promote frequent blood donations. |
(S)
1/28/2022- The committee on HTH deferred the measure. |
INOUYE, CHANG, GABBARD, Kidani, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
HTH, WAM |
HB1556 |
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SB2755 SD1
Board of Land and Natural Resources; Public Land Leases; Revocable Permits; Department of Land and Natural Resources
RELATING TO THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
Requires the Board of Land and Natural Resources to approve all revoked, limited, condemned, removed, or shortened public land leases or revocable permits. Takes effect 7/30/2075. (SD1) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MISALUCHA, Baker |
WAL, FIN |
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SB2756 SD1
Department of Transportation; Public Utilities Commission; Harbors Division; Water Carriers; Rate Increases; Agricultural Subsidy Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WATER CARRIERS.
Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish an annual two-tier inflationary cost index rate adjustment for water carriers based on automatic annual increases or a justified increase based on actual costs and performance. Establishes a water carrier agricultural cargo shipping subsidy with an annual rate increase. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/24/2022- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
INOUYE, DECOITE, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MISALUCHA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Fevella, Gabbard, Kidani, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
TRS, CPN/WAM |
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SB2757 SD1
State Historic Preservation Division; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Inventory; Burial Sites; Historic Buildings; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
Appropriates an unspecified amount of funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources to conduct comprehensive inventories of historic properties and burial sites in the State, data collection on burial site locations, and archaeological surface surveys. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/22/2022- Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott excused (1). |
INOUYE, CHANG, DECOITE, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, Kidani, Riviere, San Buenaventura |
WAL, FIN |
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SB2758
Driver's License; Renewal; Seniors
RELATING TO DRIVER'S LICENSES.
Extends the renewal period for driver's licenses from every two years to every four years for persons 72 years of age or older. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to TRS/GVO, WAM. |
INOUYE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, KIM, RIVIERE, Dela Cruz |
TRS/GVO, WAM |
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SB2759 SD2
Water Rights; Kalo Farming; Exemption
RELATING TO THE DISPOSITION OF WATER RIGHTS.
Exempts the instream use of water for traditional and customary kalo cultivation practices from the existing process for disposition of water rights. Recognizes, confirms, and protects traditional and customary and kuleana rights to water, including rights of use, access, delivery, and quality of water. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to AGR, WAL, JHA, referral sheet 24 |
INOUYE, ACASIO, CHANG, DECOITE, MISALUCHA, Baker, Gabbard, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura |
AGR, WAL, JHA |
HB1768 |
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SB2760 SD1
Trails; Access; Na Ala Hele Program; Positions; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TRAILS.
Appropriates moneys for the establishment of a permanent full-time equivalent land and access specialist position and a permanent full-time equivalent abstractor position within the Na Ala Hele program for the protection and expansion of public trail access statewide. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/4/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
INOUYE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MISALUCHA, RIVIERE, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Gabbard, Ihara, Kidani |
WTL, WAM |
HB1656 |
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SB2761
Aquatic Resources; Intentional Violations; Penalties; Fines
RELATING TO AQUATIC RESOURCES.
Authorizes the imposition of a criminal fine for violations involving aquatic resources. Establishes a tiered administrative fine system for each specimen of aquatic life taken, killed, or injured. Establishes a criminal fine structure on a per-specimen basis for violations involving aquatic life. Authorizes the department of land and natural resources to recommend community service that benefits the resource damaged when a person is ordered to perform community service in lieu of a fine. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to WTL, JDC/WAM. |
INOUYE, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, LEE, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, Dela Cruz, Gabbard, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Riviere, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
WTL, JDC/WAM |
HB1653 |
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SB2762
Land Use Commission; Boundary Disputes
RELATING TO LAND USE DISTRICT BOUNDARIES.
Establishes a boundary review committee to render decisions on district boundary disputes brought before the land use commission. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to WTL, JDC. |
INOUYE, CHANG, MISALUCHA, San Buenaventura |
WTL, JDC |
HB1670 |
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SB2763
Land Use Commission; Land Study Bureau Classifications and Ratings; Review; Subcommittee
RELATING TO LAND STUDY BUREAU CLASSIFICATIONS AND RATINGS.
Temporarily establishes the land study bureau classifications and ratings review subcommittee within the land use commission to review and amend land study bureau classifications and ratings of agricultural lands. Repeals on 12/31/Â Â . |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to WTL, WAM. |
INOUYE, CHANG, MISALUCHA, Keith-Agaran, Riviere |
WTL, WAM |
HB1671 |
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SB2764 SD2 HD3
Special Management Areas; Development; Definition; Exclusions; Office of Planning and Sustainable Development
RELATING TO SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREAS.
Expands exclusions from the definition of "development" as it applies to special management areas to reduce the need for special management area permits for certain activities. (HD3) |
(S)
4/20/2022- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 729). |
INOUYE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MISALUCHA, Baker, Kidani, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
HB1655 |
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SB2765
Rapid Ohia Death; DLNR; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO RAPID OHIA DEATH.
Appropriates funds to the department of land and natural resources to study and combat rapid ohia death in the State. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to WTL/AEN, WAM. |
INOUYE, CHANG, GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, LEE, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, RIVIERE, Baker, Ihara, Kim, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi, Wakai |
WTL/AEN, WAM |
HB1769 |
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SB2766 SD1 HD1
Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; Land Use; Rural District Study; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LAND USE.
Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to perform a study to refine rural district policies and make recommendations to facilitate the reclassification of lands from the agricultural district to the rural district. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. (HD1) |
(S)
4/20/2022- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 729). |
INOUYE, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, Baker, Ihara, Kidani, San Buenaventura |
WAL, FIN |
HB1929 |
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SB2767 SD1 HD1 CD1
Fish Aggregation Devices; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FISH AGGREGATION DEVICES.
Provides funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources to support the deployment, replacement, and maintenance of fish aggregation devices. (CD1) |
(H)
6/13/2022- Act 034, on 06/08/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1134). |
INOUYE, DECOITE, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, RIVIERE, Baker, Ihara, Kidani, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura |
WAL, FIN |
HB1930 |
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SB2768 SD2 HD1 CD1
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Green Jobs Youth Corps; Sustainability; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII YOUTH CONSERVATION CORPS.
Authorizes the Governor to designate the Department of Land and Natural Resources to administer or enter into an agreement for the administration of a green jobs youth corps to provide temporary work and training opportunities in the fields of natural resource management, agriculture, or other sustainability related professions to young adults ages thirty eight and younger. Requires the Department to partner with an organization that has received accreditation from the Corps Center of Excellence Accreditation Program or has at least ten years of experience providing similar programming statewide in the State, or both. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
(H)
6/13/2022- Act 033, on 06/08/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1133). |
INOUYE, ACASIO, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MISALUCHA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Ihara, Riviere, Wakai |
WAL, FIN |
HB1989 |
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SB2769
Landfills; Solid Waste Management; Buffer Zone
RELATING TO LANDFILLS.
Reduces the landfill buffer zone from one-half mile to one-quarter mile. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to AEN, WAM. |
INOUYE, Baker, Keith-Agaran |
AEN, WAM |
HB2398 |
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SB2770 SD1 HD1
Prison Inmate Rehabilitation Program; PSD; OHA; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO NATIVE HAWAIIAN REHABILITATION PROGRAMS.
Requires the department of public safety, in collaboration with the office of Hawaiian affairs, to create a Native Hawaiian rehabilitation program for prison inmates that emphasizes Native Hawaiian values and cultural practices. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
4/25/2022- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-27-22 1:45PM; Conference Room 325. |
NISHIHARA, ACASIO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, KANUHA, KIDANI, LEE, MISALUCHA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Baker, Gabbard, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Keohokalole, Moriwaki, Riviere, Wakai |
CMV, JHA, FIN |
HB2311 |
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SB2771 SD1 HD1
PSD; Female Risk and Needs Assessment Tool; Correctional Facilities; Women's Correctional Centers; Female Inmates
RELATING TO RISK AND NEEDS ASSESSMENT FOR FEMALE OFFENDERS.
Requires the department of public safety to develop a pretrial female risk and needs assessments tool and conduct internal female risk and needs assessments to measure female offenders' risk of flight, reoffending, or harm to the community. Requires the pretrial female risk and needs assessment tool to consider factors important to women when considering their risks of reoffending and their treatment needs. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(S)
4/20/2022- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 729). |
NISHIHARA, BAKER, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, LEE, MISALUCHA, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Keohokalole, San Buenaventura |
CMV, JHA, FIN |
HB2313 |
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SB2772 SD2 HD1
Furlough Programs; Drug Treatment; Mental Health Programs; Judiciary; Department of Public Safety; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FURLOUGH AND DRUG TREATMENT PROGRAMS.
Appropriates funds to the judiciary for residential drug treatment, therapeutic living, and mental health programs for judiciary-involved women. Appropriates funds to the department of public safety to expand existing community-based furlough programs. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/18/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Branco, Ilagan, McKelvey, Ohno excused (4). |
NISHIHARA, ACASIO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, KANUHA, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Gabbard, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, Kim |
CMV, JHA, FIN |
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SB2773
Higher and Continuing Education Program; Women's Community Correctional Center; Department of Public Safety; University of Hawaii; Windward Community College; Continuing Education; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.
Appropriates funds to extend the higher and continuing education program at women's community correctional center to support. Provides funding for incarcerated women to become general education development (GED) tutors to peers, college correspondence courses, re-entry and transitional services, and continuation of the program at Windward Community College. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to PSM/HRE, WAM. |
NISHIHARA, ACASIO, BAKER, CHANG, DECOITE, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, RIVIERE, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Fevella, Gabbard, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, Wakai |
PSM/HRE, WAM |
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SB2774 SD1 HD1
Women's Community Correctional Center; Huikahi Restorative Circles; Reentry Planning Circles; Department of Public Safety; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WOMEN'S COMMUNITY CORRECTIONAL CENTER.
Appropriates funds for reentry planning circles for incarcerated women. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/18/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Branco, Ilagan, McKelvey, Ohno excused (4). |
NISHIHARA, ACASIO, BAKER, CHANG, DECOITE, LEE, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, RIVIERE, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Fevella, Gabbard, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, Wakai |
CMV, JHA, FIN |
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SB2775
Recidivism Prevention Pilot Program; Correctional Facilities; Department of Public Safety; Reentry Office; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO RECIDIVISM PREVENTION.
Establishes within the Department of Public Safety Reentry Office, a 5-year Recidivism Prevention Pilot Program, consisting of three components: the housing voucher program, child care voucher program, and income tax credit for employers to assist the reentry efforts of certain individuals who exited from the Women's Community Correctional Center, for two years after the exit. Establishes five Transition Navigator positions (5.00 FTE) within the Department of Public Safety Reentry Office. Appropriates funds. |
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2/10/2022- The committee on PSM deferred the measure. |
NISHIHARA, ACASIO, CHANG, DECOITE, KANUHA, LEE, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Baker, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, Kim, Riviere, Wakai |
PSM/HMS, WAM |
HB2310 |
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SB2776
Criminal Justice; Commission; Department of Public Safety; Judiciary; Women's Corrections Implementation Commission; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PRISON REFORM.
Establishes the Women's Corrections Implementation Commission in the Judiciary to ensure implementation of the recommendations from the final report from the House Concurrent Resolution No. 85 (2016) task force, to develop and implement an evidence-based, gender-responsive plan to divert non-violent women offenders, especially those with minor children, from the criminal justice system. Requires that the task force also consider model programs including residential, in-person and community-based rehabilitation programs, supportive and subsidized housing, restorative justice, and educational programs. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to PSM/JDC, WAM. |
NISHIHARA, ACASIO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, LEE, MISALUCHA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Baker, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, Kim, Riviere, Wakai |
PSM/JDC, WAM |
HB2312 |
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SB2777 SD1 HD2
Female Inmates; Searches; Correctional Facilities; PSD
RELATING TO SEARCHES OF FEMALE INMATES.
Prohibits male correctional facility employees from conducting pat down searches of female inmates or entering areas where female inmates may be in a state of undress for the purpose of conducting a search, subject to exceptions. Requires exceptions to be documented, reviewed, and retained for reporting purposes. Requires PSD to increase its recruitment and training of female adult corrections officers and address certain concerns, federal requirements, and staffing shortages. Requires PSD to submit a report on its efforts. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2) |
(H)
4/27/2022- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Thursday 04-28-22 10:30AM in conference room 229. |
NISHIHARA, BAKER, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, KIM, LEE, MISALUCHA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Gabbard, Ihara, Kidani, Moriwaki, Wakai |
CMV, JHA |
HB2435 |
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SB2778
Crime; Unconditional Release; Bail
RELATING TO PRETRIAL RELEASE.
Establishes a presumption that a person charged with a crime is entitled to unconditional release unless proven otherwise. Requires the consideration of nonfinancial conditions of release before bail is ordered. |
(S)
1/28/2022- Re-Referred to JDC, WAM. |
NISHIHARA, ACASIO, CHANG, MISALUCHA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Baker, Shimabukuro |
JDC, WAM |
HB2017 |
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SB2779
Intrastate Mutual Aid System; Emergencies; Counties
RELATING TO AN INTRASTATE MUTUAL AID SYSTEM.
Establishes the intrastate mutual aid system to allow counties to share resources in times of emergency or in preparation for emergencies. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to PSM/GVO, WAM. |
NISHIHARA, CHANG, DECOITE, GABBARD, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Baker, Dela Cruz, Ihara, Kidani, Riviere |
PSM/GVO, WAM |
HB1587 |
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SB2780
Power of Arrest; Federal Agencies; Immigration and Customs Enforcement-Homeland Security Investigations; Customs and Border Protection
RELATING TO THE POWER OF ARREST.
Updates the list of federal agencies whose law enforcement officers may make arrests for certain offenses under state law by adding United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement-Homeland Security Investigations and deleting United States Citizenship and Immigration Services from the list. Updates references to the titles of the heads of the district offices for the listed federal agencies and the names of these agencies, including United States Customs and Border Protection. |
(S)
4/27/2022- Act 013, 04/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1113). |
NISHIHARA, DECOITE, KIDANI, MISALUCHA, Baker, Dela Cruz, Riviere, Shimabukuro |
JHA |
HB1584 |
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SB2781
Department of Agriculture; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Non-Agricultural Park Lands; Pastoral Lands
RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF NON-AGRICULTURAL PARK LANDS.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to transfer non-agricultural lands to the Department of Agriculture. Requires the Department of Agriculture to accept the transfer of non-agricultural park lands in agricultural use, including pasture use or lands suitable for agricultural use. Provides deadlines for land transfers. Requires the Department of Agriculture to inquire about any easements needed by the Department of Land and Natural Resources prior to offering a lease. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to AEN/WTL, WAM. |
NISHIHARA, MISALUCHA, Gabbard |
AEN/WTL, WAM |
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SB2782 SD1 HD1
Public Employment Cost Items; Collective Bargaining Unit (1); Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Appropriates or authorizes funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (1) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2021-2023. (HD1) |
(H)
7/8/2022- Act 267, on 07/08/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1370). |
TANIGUCHI |
LAT, FIN |
HB1791 |
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SB2783 SD1 HD1 CD1
Public Employment Cost Items; Collective Bargaining Unit (2); Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Appropriates and authorizes funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (2) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2021-2023. (CD1) |
(H)
7/8/2022- Act 268, on 07/08/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1371). |
TANIGUCHI |
LAT, FIN |
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SB2784 SD1 HD1 CD1
Public Employment Cost Items; Collective Bargaining Unit (3); Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Appropriates and authorizes funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (3) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2021-2023. (CD1) |
(H)
7/8/2022- Act 269, on 07/08/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1372). |
TANIGUCHI |
LAT, FIN |
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SB2785 SD1 HD1 CD1
Public Employment Cost Items; Collective Bargaining Unit (4); Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Appropriates and authorizes funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (4) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2021-2023. (CD1) |
(H)
7/8/2022- Act 270, on 07/08/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1373). |
TANIGUCHI |
LAT, FIN |
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SB2786 SD1 HD1
Public Employment Cost Items; Collective Bargaining Unit (5); Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Appropriates and authorizes funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (5) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2021-2023. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(S)
4/28/2022- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-29-22 10:00AM; Conference Room 224. |
TANIGUCHI |
LAT, FIN |
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SB2787 SD1 HD1 CD1
Public Employment Cost Items; Collective Bargaining Unit (6); Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Appropriates and authorizes funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (6) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2021-2023. (CD1) |
(H)
7/8/2022- Act 271, on 07/08/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1374). |
TANIGUCHI |
LAT, FIN |
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SB2788 SD1 HD1 CD1
Public Employment Cost Items; Collective Bargaining Unit (7); Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Appropriates and authorizes funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (7) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2021-2023. (CD1) |
(H)
7/8/2022- Act 272, on 07/08/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1375). |
TANIGUCHI |
LAT, FIN |
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SB2789 SD1 HD1 CD1
Public Employment Cost Items; Collective Bargaining Unit (8); Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Appropriates and authorizes funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (8) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2021-2023. (CD1) |
(H)
7/8/2022- Act 273, on 07/08/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1376). |
TANIGUCHI |
LAT, FIN |
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SB2790 SD1 HD1
Public Employment Cost Items; Collective Bargaining Unit (9); Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Appropriates or authorizes funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (9) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2021-2023. (HD1) |
(H)
7/8/2022- Act 274, on 07/08/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1377). |
TANIGUCHI |
LAT, FIN |
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SB2791 SD1 HD1
Public Employment Cost Items; Collective Bargaining Unit (10); Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Appropriates and authorizes funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (10) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2021-2023. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
4/6/2022- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
TANIGUCHI |
LAT, FIN |
HB1790 |
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SB2792 SD1 HD1 CD1
Public Employment Cost Items; Collective Bargaining Unit (11); Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Appropriates and authorizes funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (11) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2021-2023. (CD1) |
(H)
7/8/2022- Act 275, on 07/08/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1378). |
TANIGUCHI |
LAT, FIN |
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SB2793
Public Employment Cost Items; Collective Bargaining Unit (12); Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Appropriates and authorizes funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Unit (12) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2021-2023. |
(S)
2/22/2022- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
TANIGUCHI |
LCA, WAM |
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SB2794 SD1 HD1 CD1
Public Employment Cost Items; Collective Bargaining Unit (13); Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Appropriates and authorizes funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (13) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2021-2023. (CD1) |
(H)
7/8/2022- Act 276, on 07/08/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1379). |
TANIGUCHI |
LAT, FIN |
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SB2795 SD1 HD1 CD1
Public Employment Cost Items; Collective Bargaining Unit (14); Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Appropriates and authorizes funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (14) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2021-2023. (CD1) |
(H)
7/8/2022- Act 277, on 07/08/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1380). |
TANIGUCHI |
LAT, FIN |
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SB2796 SD1 HD1
Public Employment Cost Items; Collective Bargaining Unit (15); Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Appropriates and authorizes funds for collective bargaining cost items for the members of bargaining unit (15) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2021-2023. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(S)
4/28/2022- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-29-22 10:00AM; Conference Room 224. |
TANIGUCHI |
LAT, FIN |
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SB2797
Consumers; Data; Privacy; Attorney General; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CONSUMER DATA PROTECTION.
Establishes a framework to regulate controllers and processors with access to personal consumer data. Establishes penalties. Establishes a new consumer privacy special fund. Appropriates moneys. |
(S)
1/28/2022- Re-Referred to CPN, WAM/JDC. |
LEE, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, Ihara, Kanuha, San Buenaventura |
CPN, WAM/JDC |
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SB2798 SD1 HD2 CD1
Veterinarians; Courtesy Permits; Relief Permits; Out-of-State Veterinary Telemedicine; Licensure Examination; Surcharge
RELATING TO VETERINARY MEDICINE.
Authorizes the Hawaii Board of Veterinary Medicine to grant temporary courtesy and relief permits for out-of-state veterinarians. Permits licensed veterinarians to practice veterinarian telemedicine. Creates a permit surcharge. Allows for international veterinary school graduates to qualify for the licensure examination. Establishes a temporary permit to be issued under certain conditions. (CD1) |
(H)
6/17/2022- Act 071, on 06/17/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1171). |
LEE, GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, Acasio, Ihara, San Buenaventura |
AGR, CPC |
HB1598 |
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SB2799 SD2
Kaiwi Coast State Park; DLNR; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE KAIWI COAST.
Transfers lands to the Department of Land and Natural Resources and establishes that land and adjacent state-owned lands as the Kaiwi Coast State Park. Establishes positions within the Department of Land and Natural Resources for management of the Kaiwi Coast State Park. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/17/2022- Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
LEE |
WAL, JHA, FIN |
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SB2800
Firearms; Carry; Licenses; Terms; Training Requirements; Electric Guns
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Requires appropriate training before applying for or renewing a license to carry a handgun. Reduces the term of a license to carry a handgun from one year to six months. |
(S)
2/1/2022- Re-Referred to JDC. |
LEE, Nishihara |
JDC |
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SB2801 SD2
Law Enforcement Officers; Arrests; Excessive Force; Duty to Intervene
RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
Provides that a law enforcement officer has a duty to intervene if the law enforcement officer reasonably believes that another law enforcement officer is using unnecessary or excessive force on an arrestee. Requires the law enforcement officer to report the incident to the fellow law enforcement officer's supervisor. Requires relevant departments to submit annual reports to the Legislature. (SD2) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to CMV, JHA, referral sheet 24 |
LEE, ACASIO, MISALUCHA, Nishihara |
CMV, JHA |
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SB2802
Cesspools; Conversion; Fees; Cesspool Conversion Fund; Counties
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
Authorizes the counties to establish and charge a monthly or annual fee on commercial and residential property owners with cesspools with exceptions. Requires the counties to establish a Cesspool Conversion Fund. |
(S)
2/14/2022- Re-Referred to HTH/GVO/WAM. |
LEE, MISALUCHA |
HTH/GVO/WAM |
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SB2803 SD1
Climate Change; Mass Transit; Motor Carrier; Zero Emissions
RELATING TO CLIMATE CHANGE.
Requires all state, county, and private bus operators to upgrade to zero emission buses by 2045. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/18/2022- Re-Referred to TRS/GVO, WAM. |
WAKAI, ACASIO, CHANG, GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, Baker, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura |
TRS/GVO, WAM |
HB1938 |
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SB2804 SD2
Swimming Pools; Health
RELATING TO POOLS.
For purposes of the Department of Health's authority to adopt rules concerning public health and safety, defines "pool" to mean a watertight artificial structure containing a body of water that does not exchange water with any other body of water either naturally or mechanically used for swimming, diving, recreational bathing, or therapy by humans. (SD2) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to HHH, CPC, referral sheet 24 |
WAKAI, CHANG, LEE, MISALUCHA, Baker, Keith-Agaran, Kim |
HHH, CPC |
HB1743 |
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SB2805 SD2 HD1
Hawaii Start-Up Business Loan Program; Hawaii Start-Up Business Loan Program Revolving Fund; DBEDT; Business Development and Support Division; HTDC; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SMALL BUSINESS LOANS.
Establishes the Hawaii start-up business loan program. Establishes the Hawaii start-up business loan program revolving fund. Requires DBEDT to submit an annual report to the legislature regarding the program. Appropriates funds. Effective 10/18/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
4/25/2022- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Wednesday 04-27-22 10:30AM in conference room 325. |
WAKAI, CHANG, DECOITE, KIM, LEE, MISALUCHA, Acasio, Baker, Fevella, Gabbard, Keith-Agaran, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura |
ECD, FIN |
HB2439 |
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SB2806 SD1 HD1
Hawaii Technology Development Corporation; Small Business Innovation Research Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation for the Small Business Innovation Research Program. (HD1) |
(H)
4/18/2022- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 873). |
WAKAI, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, MISALUCHA, Ihara, Riviere, San Buenaventura |
HET, FIN |
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SB2807 SD1
HTDC; Manufacturing Assistance Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Appropriates funds to Hawaii Technology Development Corporation for the Manufacturing Assistance Program. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/22/2022- Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott excused (1). |
WAKAI, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, KIM, LEE, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, Baker, Fevella, Ihara, San Buenaventura |
HET, FIN |
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SB2808 SD1 HD1 CD1
HTDC; State Small Business Credit Initiative Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation for the State Small Business Credit Initiative Program. (CD1) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 192, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1293). |
WAKAI, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, Gabbard, Keith-Agaran, Kim, Riviere, San Buenaventura, Taniguchi |
ECD, FIN |
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SB2809
Civic Education; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CIVIC EDUCATION.
Appropriates funds to expand civic education in public schools. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
IHARA, ACASIO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MISALUCHA, Baker, Riviere |
EDU, WAM |
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SB2810
Homelessness; Governor's Coordinator on Homelessness; Private Property; Private Property Owners; Liability; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
Requires the governor's coordinator on homelessness to collect and maintain a database of private property owners who give prior consent for homeless service providers to enter an owner's private property, for purposes of administering homeless services to a homeless individual located on that private property. Requires a report to the legislature. Exempts homeless service providers from civil and criminal liability that may result from the administration of homeless services. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
2/15/2022- The committee on HMS deferred the measure. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, DECOITE, RIVIERE, Keith-Agaran, Kidani |
HMS, WAM/JDC |
HB1581 |
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SB2811
Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Housing; Short-Term Rental Assistance; Short-Term Rental Assistance Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SHORT-TERM RENTAL ASSISTANCE.
Establishes the short-term rental assistance fund and short-term rental assistance program. Makes an appropriation. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to HMS, WAM. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, LEE, MISALUCHA, Acasio, Gabbard, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Riviere, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
HMS, WAM |
HB1858 |
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SB2812 SD2 HD1
State Bonds; Annual State Bond Ceiling; Private Activity Bonds; Department of Budget and Finance; HHFDC; Quarterly Reports; Rental Housing Projects
RELATING TO BONDS.
Requires counties or issuers that retain their allocation of the annual state bond ceiling to submit quarterly reports to the department of budget and finance on the status or use of any allocation. Specifies that unless requested by the governor and approved by the legislature, no special purpose revenue bonds requiring an allocation of annual state ceiling shall be authorized after 6/30/2022, and before 12/31/2028. Specifies that any allocation of the annual state ceiling to a county with a population of over 500,000 during this same time period shall be used only for rental housing projects that are eligible for the low-income housing tax credit. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(S)
4/20/2022- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 729). |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, MISALUCHA, Acasio, Kim |
HSG, FIN |
HB2019 |
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SB2813
Real Estate Conveyance Tax; Disposition; Rental Housing Revolving Fund; Cap
RELATING TO CONVEYANCE TAX.
Increases the cap to be paid into the Rental Housing Revolving Fund from Conveyance Tax revenues from $38,000,000 to $43,000,000. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to HOU/WTL, WAM. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, DECOITE, MISALUCHA, RIVIERE, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
HOU/WTL, WAM |
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SB2814 SD1
Coastal Erosion; Shoreline; Permits; Hawaii Next Generation Coastal Zone Managers Program; Jobs Program; Enhanced Curriculum; Taskforce; Advisory Group; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO A COASTAL ZONE PROGRAM.
Establishes, within the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, a taskforce, advisory group, and consultant team to develop a coastal zone framework-development taskforce to develop a programmatic framework for a Hawaii next generation coastal zone management program. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/11/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MORIWAKI, LEE, RHOADS, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Kim, Misalucha, Wakai |
WTL, WAM |
HB1838 |
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SB2815
Condominium Associations; Proxy Voting
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Amends the requirements for a condominium association's standard proxy form by deleting the option for a condominium owner to give the proxy to the board as a whole. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to CPN. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, MISALUCHA, Fevella, Kidani, Kim, Riviere |
CPN |
HB1651 |
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SB2816 SD2 HD1
DOE; Strong Students Grant Pilot Program; Department of Taxation; Income Verification; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION GRANTS.
Requires the department of education to establish and administer the strong students grant pilot program to provide grants for eligible education expenses to eligible students. Requires the department of education to submit progress reports to the legislature prior to the 2023 and 2024 regular sessions. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2051. (HD1) |
(S)
4/27/2022- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-28-22 3:30PM; Conference Room 229. |
KIDANI, ACASIO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MISALUCHA, Baker, Nishihara, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
EDN, FIN |
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SB2817 SD1 HD1
Department of Education; Annual Reports
RELATING TO EDUCATION ANNUAL REPORT REQUIREMENTS.
Repeals certain Department of Education annual reporting requirements. (HD1) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 224, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1325). |
KIDANI, CHANG, DECOITE, DELA CRUZ, FEVELLA, MISALUCHA, WAKAI, Inouye, Kanuha, Kim, Moriwaki, Nishihara, Riviere |
EDN, FIN |
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SB2818 SD2 HD1 CD1
Education; Summer Programs; Summer Learning Coordinator; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SUMMER EDUCATION.
Establishes the position of Summer Learning Coordinator within the Department of Education. Makes an appropriation to fund the position. (CD1) |
(H)
7/7/2022- Act 259, on 07/07/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1362). |
KIDANI, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, KANUHA, LEE, MISALUCHA, Gabbard, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Keohokalole, Kim, Moriwaki, Nishihara, San Buenaventura |
EDN, FIN |
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SB2819 SD2 HD2 CD1
Department of Education; Charter Schools; Teacher Compensation
RELATING TO TEACHER COMPENSATION.
Repeals sections 302A-624(c) and 302A-627(a), HRS. (CD1) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 146, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1247). |
KIDANI, ACASIO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, INOUYE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, KIM, LEE, MISALUCHA, Baker, Dela Cruz, Keohokalole, Riviere, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
EDN, LAT, FIN |
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SB2820 SD2 HD1
Department of Education; Charter Schools; Teacher Compensation; Step Increases; Collaboration, Preparation, and Planning Time; Differentials; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TEACHER COMPENSATION.
Provides automatic step increases in salaries for each year of satisfactory service completed by educational assistants, public school teachers, and principals and vice principals and increases the amount of time available to teachers for collaboration, preparation, and planning. Appropriates funds for the automatic step increases and increase of time for teachers to collaborate and plan. Appropriates funds for various teacher differentials to help address labor shortages in the areas of special education, hard-to-staff geographic locations, and Hawaiian language immersion programs. Effective 7/1/2050 (HD1) |
(H)
4/20/2022- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 884). |
KIDANI, ACASIO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, INOUYE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, SHIMABUKURO, Baker, Dela Cruz, Gabbard, Ihara, Riviere, Wakai |
EDN, LAT, FIN |
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SB2821 SD2 HD1 CD1
Menstrual Equity; Menstrual Products; Department of Education; Public Schools; Charter Schools
RELATING TO MENSTRUAL EQUALITY.
Requires the Department of Education to provide menstrual products free of charge to all students on all public school campuses. (CD1) |
(H)
6/21/2022- Act 113, on 06/20/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1213). |
KIDANI, BAKER, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, KIM, LEE, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, RIVIERE, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Dela Cruz, Ihara, Nishihara, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
EDN, FIN |
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SB2822 SD1 HD1 CD1
Asthma; Department of Education; Training; Teachers; Instruction
RELATING TO ASTHMA.
Authorizes the Department of Education to offer optional asthma education instruction to students and provide asthma training to teachers and other department employees who interact with students. (CD1) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 147, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1248). |
KIDANI, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, KANUHA, LEE, MISALUCHA, Baker, Dela Cruz, Gabbard, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Moriwaki, Nishihara, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
EDN, HHH, FIN |
HB1799 |
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SB2823 SD2 HD1
Department of Education; School Psychologists; Nationally Certified School Psychologist Incentive Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Establishes a nationally certified school psychologist incentive program. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(S)
4/27/2022- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-28-22 3:30PM; Conference Room 229. |
KIDANI, ACASIO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, Baker, Ihara, Nishihara, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
EDN, CPC, FIN |
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SB2824 SD1 HD1 CD1
Board of Education; Members; Qualifications
RELATING TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION.
Amends the minimum qualifications for Board of Education members. (CD1) |
(H)
7/12/2022- Vetoed (Gov. Msg. No. 1401). |
KIDANI, CHANG, DECOITE, DELA CRUZ, INOUYE, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, Kanuha, Kim, Nishihara, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
EDN, FIN |
HB1560 |
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SB2825 SD1
Department of Transportation; Harbors Division; Kalaeloa Harbor; Study; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HARBORS.
Requires the Department of Transportation Harbors Division to conduct a comprehensive study examining increased commercial activity at Kalaeloa Harbor to support the offloading of additional cargo containers and livestock transportation. Makes an appropriation. (SD1) |
(S)
2/18/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KIDANI, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, LEE, MISALUCHA, WAKAI, Dela Cruz, Gabbard, Inouye, Keith-Agaran, Kim, Moriwaki, Nishihara, Riviere, San Buenaventura |
TRS, WAM |
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SB2826 SD2 HD1 CD1
Department of Education; Industry-Recognized Credentials; Career Development; Public High Schools; Public Charter Schools; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Establishes a career development success program within the Department of Education to provide financial incentives for participating public high schools to encourage students enrolled in grades nine through twelve to enroll in and successfully complete qualified industry-credential programs. Establishes a similar program for public charter schools. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 143, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1244). |
KIDANI, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, INOUYE, KANUHA, LEE, MISALUCHA, Gabbard, Keith-Agaran, Keohokalole, Moriwaki, Nishihara, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
EDN, FIN |
HB1559 |
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SB2827
Early Learning Board; Hawaii P-20
RELATING TO THE EARLY LEARNING BOARD.
Adds the director of Hawaii P-20 Partnerships for Education as an ex officio, nonvoting member to the Early Learning Board. |
(S)
2/9/2022- The committee on EDU deferred the measure. |
KIDANI, CHANG, DECOITE, DELA CRUZ, INOUYE, LEE, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, Gabbard, Ihara, Kanuha, Keith-Agaran, Kim, Moriwaki, Nishihara, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
EDU, JDC |
HB1562 |
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SB2828 SD2
Human Remains; Alkaline Hydrolysis; Water Cremation
RELATING TO HUMAN REMAINS.
Includes the use of traditional native Hawaiian burial practices in the treatment and disposal of human remains, including the use of water cremation or alkaline hydrolysis. Requires alkaline hydrolysis facilities to be certified by the Department of Health. Requires alkaline hydrolysis facility operators to undergo alkaline hydrolysis operator training and comply with certain Department of Health Administrative Rules. Requires sterile wastewater to be discharged into the sewer system as approved by the appropriate county. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to HHH, JHA, CPC, referral sheet 24 |
KIDANI, ACASIO, CHANG, DECOITE, DELA CRUZ, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, MISALUCHA, RIVIERE, Baker, Ihara, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
HHH, JHA, CPC |
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SB2829 SD2
Mental Health; Provisional Licensure; Marriage and Family Therapists; Mental Health Counselors; Psychologists; Licensed Clinical Social Workers; Insurance Reimbursement
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Establishes provisional or associate level licensure requirements for marriage and family therapists, mental health counselors, and psychologists and authorizes insurance reimbursements in certain circumstances. Allows psychologist license applicants to sit for the licensing examination before completing other requirements. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to HHH, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
ACASIO, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, WAKAI, Ihara, Keith-Agaran |
HHH, CPC, FIN |
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SB2830
Continuing Education; Mental Health; Psychologists; Cultural Diversity; Cultural Competence; Health Equity
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH LICENSING.
Requires psychologists licensed in the State to complete at least 3 hours of continuing education per licensing biennium on topics relating to cultural diversity, cultural competence, or health equity. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to HTH, CPN. |
ACASIO, MISALUCHA, Ihara, San Buenaventura |
HTH, CPN |
HB2318 |
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SB2831
Temporary Disability Insurance; Family Leave; Pregnancy; Preterm Birth; Kangaroo Care; Breast Milk Expression
RELATING TO EMPLOYEE LEAVE.
Requires temporary disability insurance to provide extended coverage to an employee who has a preterm birth requiring the newborn baby to stay in a neonatal intensive care unit or birth requiring the newborn baby to stay in a neonatal intensive care unit for more than eight weeks, provided the employee provides kangaroo care to or expresses breast milk for the newborn. Requires family leave to be extended for an employee who has a preterm birth requiring the newborn baby to stay in a neonatal intensive care unit or birth requiring the newborn baby to stay in a neonatal intensive care unit for more than eight weeks, provided the employee provides kangaroo care to or expresses breast milk for the newborn. Requires the Department of Health to amend the Hawaii Administrative Rules to include neonatal care as related condition where the phrase "pregnancy, childbirth, or other related condition" is used. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to LCA/HTH, WAM. |
ACASIO, GABBARD, KEOHOKALOLE, MISALUCHA, RIVIERE, Ihara |
LCA/HTH, WAM |
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SB2832
Collective Bargaining; UH; Graduate Assistants; Mandatory Arbitration; Strike; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Establishes a collective bargaining unit for graduate assistants employed by the University of Hawaii. Repeals the mandatory arbitration requirement for collective bargaining units (2), (3), (4), (6), (8), (9), (13), (14), and (15). Appropriates moneys. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to LCA/HRE, WAM. |
ACASIO, LEE |
LCA/HRE, WAM |
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SB2833 SD1
Waiakea Peninsula; Redevelopment; Revolving Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WAIAKEA PENINSULA REDEVELOPMENT.
Establishes the Waiakea Peninsula Redevelopment District and Waiakea Redevelopment Planning Committee for the redevelopment of public lands on the Waiakea Peninsula. Makes an appropriation. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
ACASIO, Fevella, Ihara, Riviere |
WTL, WAM |
HB1788 |
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SB2834 SD2 HD1
DOT; State Highway Safety Council; Membership
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Decreases the maximum number of members on the state highway safety council that are appointed by the governor from twenty to ten. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/23/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kitagawa, Kong excused (2). |
LEE |
TRN, JHA |
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SB2835 SD2
Insurance; Nondiscrimination; Transgender; Gender Transition Treatments
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Prohibits health insurance companies from denying coverage on the basis of gender identity if the policy covers the treatment for purposes other than gender transition. Requires insurance companies to provide applicants and insured persons with clear information about the coverage of gender transition services, including the process for appealing a claim denied on the basis of medical necessity. Takes effect 7/30/2075. (SD2) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to HHH, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
LEE, ACASIO, MISALUCHA |
HHH, CPC, FIN |
HB2405 |
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SB2836 SD1
Juvenile Justice; Probation Officers; Employment Classification; Appointment Process; Collective Bargaining; Report
RELATING TO JUVENILE JUSTICE.
Requires the Judiciary to create a separate employment classification for juvenile probation officers. Establishes minimum procedures for the appointment of juvenile probation officers. Requires reports to the Legislature on the status of the implementation of this Act. Takes effect 7/30/2075. (SD1) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to LAT, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
RHOADS |
LAT, JHA, FIN |
HB1733 |
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SB2837 SD2 HD2
Spay and Neuter Special Fund; Income Check-off; Free-Roaming Cats; DLNR; Reduction Program; Count; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE SPAYING AND NEUTERING OF ANIMALS.
Establishes a spay and neuter special fund. Allows funds from an income tax check-off to be deposited into the spay and neuter special fund. Requires the department of land and natural resources, in collaboration with animal welfare groups and organizations, to plan a count of free-roaming cats per main island. Requires a report to the legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2) |
(S)
4/27/2022- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-27-22 6:10PM; Conference Room 325. |
RHOADS |
AGR, FIN |
HB1610 |
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SB2838
Department of Transportation; Noise Abatement; Aircraft Operators Permit
RELATING TO AIRCRAFT NOISE.
Requires the Department of Transportation to specify rules, procedures, standards, and enforcement for mandatory noise abatement as part of the Tour Aircraft Operators Permit. |
(S)
2/17/2022- The committee on TRS deferred the measure. |
ACASIO, CHANG, LEE, MISALUCHA, RIVIERE, Gabbard, Kim, San Buenaventura |
TRS, CPN |
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SB2839
Good Neighbor Helicopter Act; Surcharge; Residential Area; Occupied Agricultural or Commercial Area; Exemptions
RELATING TO THE GOOD NEIGHBOR HELICOPTER ACT.
Levies a tiered surcharge on certain helicopters that fly below altitudes less than two thousand feet above ground level if within a certain radius of a residential area or occupied agricultural or commercial area, regardless of whether the helicopter is transporting passengers. Grants certain exemptions. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to TRS, CPN/WAM. |
ACASIO, CHANG, DECOITE, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, MISALUCHA, RIVIERE, Ihara, San Buenaventura |
TRS, CPN/WAM |
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SB2840
Taxation; Corporations; Foreign Subsidiaries
RELATING TO CORPORATE INCOME.
Requires corporations to include the income from all foreign subsidiaries in Hawaii taxable income. Applies the State's apportionment formula to determine the share of reported profits subject to the appropriate tax. Effective 1/1/2023. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
ACASIO, Nishihara, San Buenaventura |
JDC, WAM |
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SB2841
Taxation; General Excise Tax; Use Tax; Exemption; Agricultural Products; Over-The-Counter Drugs, Medical Supplies, and Menstrual Products; Surcharge; Luxury Cars
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Exempts agricultural products, including produce, meat, and fish, from the general excise tax. Exempts over-the-counter drugs, medical supplies, and menstrual products from the general excise tax. Establishes a surcharge on the general excise tax and use tax for the sale or use of luxury cars. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to CPN, WAM. |
ACASIO, CHANG, FEVELLA, MISALUCHA, Gabbard, Ihara, Nishihara |
CPN, WAM |
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SB2842
Federal Lands; State Lands; Military; Office of Hawaiian Affairs; Task Force
RELATING TO LAND USED BY THE UNITED STATES MILITARY IN HAWAII.
Establishes a surplus military land task force to plan for the remediation and restoration of, and alternative uses for, lands currently under federal ownership and control that are anticipated to be returned to the State. |
(S)
1/31/2022- Re-Referred to PSM/WTL, JDC/WAM. |
ACASIO, CHANG, KIM, NISHIHARA, Gabbard, Ihara, San Buenaventura |
PSM/WTL, JDC/WAM |
HB2360 |
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SB2843
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Public Lands; Leases; Military
RELATING TO THE LEASING OF PUBLIC LANDS BY THE MILITARY.
Establishes duration, environmental, and other restrictions on public lands leased to the military. |
(S)
1/31/2022- Re-Referred to PSM/WTL, JDC/WAM. |
ACASIO |
PSM/WTL, JDC/WAM |
HB2317 |
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SB2844
Full-Funding for Public Schools
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Mandates the legislature to raise and allocate sufficient funding to provide a quality public education to the students of Hawaii. Establishes a base rate of funding allocation equal to at least the average of the operating budgets of the five school districts nationwide with the most comparable consumer price indices, most recently calculated by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, when calculated on a per-pupil basis. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
ACASIO, CHANG, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Riviere |
EDU, WAM |
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SB2845
Renewable Energy; Biomass; Trees; Wood Products
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Amends definition of "renewable energy" to exclude trees, wood pellets, and other wood products made for burning. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to AEN/EET, JDC. |
ACASIO, MISALUCHA, Baker, Ihara |
AEN/EET, JDC |
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SB2846
Department of Health; Consumer Goods; Packaging; Recyclability; Compostability; Biodegradability; Labeling; Deceptive Claim; Ban
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Prohibits the sale or distribution of consumer goods for which a deceptive claim about the recyclability of the product or packaging is made. Requires the department of health to collect data and issue a material characterization study on recyclable materials collected in the State. Establishes standards for recyclability of products in the State. Prohibits the sale of any product that is labeled as compostable or biodegradable unless the product meets specified criteria. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to AEN/HTH, CPN/JDC. |
ACASIO, CHANG, LEE, Gabbard, Ihara, San Buenaventura |
AEN/HTH, CPN/JDC |
HB1646 |
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SB2847
Personal Care Products; Small Plastic Bottles; Lodging Establishments; Prohibition
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Prohibits lodging establishments from providing personal care products in small plastic bottles within sleeping room accommodations, any space within sleeping room accommodations, or bathrooms used by the public or guests. Creates fines and civil penalties. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to AEN/CPN, JDC. |
ACASIO |
AEN/CPN, JDC |
HB1645 |
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SB2848
Disposable Service Ware; Food Vendors; Department of Health
RELATING TO WASTE REDUCTION.
Beginning January 1, 2023, allows a food vendor to provide or distribute disposable service ware for prepared food or for a beverage only upon the request or affirmative response of a customer or person being provided the prepared food or beverage, or in a self-service area or dispenser. |
(S)
1/31/2022- Re-Referred to AEN/CPN, WAM. |
ACASIO, CHANG, LEE, Gabbard |
AEN/CPN, WAM |
HB1643 |
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SB2849
Dangerous Pesticides; State Land; State Government; Regulation
RELATING TO PESTICIDES.
Prohibits the use of certain dangerous pesticides on state lands, except as needed to respond to emergencies. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to AEN/HTH, JDC/WTL. |
ACASIO, GABBARD, INOUYE, MISALUCHA, Baker, Ihara |
AEN/HTH, JDC/WTL |
HB2361 |
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SB2850
Avobenzone; Octocrylene; Sunscreen; Prohibition
RELATING TO SUNSCREENS.
Prohibits the distribution and sale of sunscreens containing avobenzone and octocrylene beginning January 1, 2024. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to AEN, CPN/JDC. |
ACASIO, GABBARD, LEE, RIVIERE, Ihara |
AEN, CPN/JDC |
HB2357 |
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SB2851
Aquatic Life; Harvesting; Commercial Aquarium Purposes
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
Prohibits the harvesting of aquatic life in the State for commercial aquarium purposes, regardless of the method of collection. |
(S)
1/31/2022- Re-Referred to WTL, JDC/WAM. |
ACASIO, MISALUCHA, Riviere, Wakai |
WTL, JDC/WAM |
HB2362 |
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SB2852 SD1
Condominium Associations; Meetings; Members; Internet; Voting
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Requires condominium associations to allow members or their proxies to vote by mail and attend and cast votes in association meetings through the Internet, teleconference, or other electronic transmission technology. Ensures the provision of copies of printed audit trails. (SD1) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to CPC, referral sheet 24 |
KIM, ACASIO, BAKER, CHANG, FEVELLA, INOUYE, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, Dela Cruz, Gabbard, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Riviere, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
CPC |
HB1583 |
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SB2853
Government Accountability; Legislative Hearings; Studies and Reports; State Funded Programs; Mandatory Reports
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY.
Requires any report of a study or an audit enacted with a legislative appropriation or adopted by concurrent resolution and conducted by an executive department or agency, to be submitted to the Senate President, Speaker of the House of Representatives, chairs of the appropriate subject matter committee of each house, and the Legislative Reference Bureau library. Requires a public hearing or informational briefing within one year of receipt of the report, except under certain circumstances. Exempts financial and other regularly occurring audits. Requires state departments and agencies to submit a report to the Legislature on certain information regarding funded state programs enacted into law within a year of passage. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to GVO, WAM. |
KIM, ACASIO, CHANG, DECOITE, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, RIVIERE, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Baker, Gabbard, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
GVO, WAM |
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SB2854
Election Results; Voting By Mail; Time
RELATING TO ELECTION RESULTS.
Requires the Chief Election Officer or clerk in the case of county elections to release available initial election results no later than 8:00 p.m. with the exception of results for any contests affected by a postponement or extension of voting hours. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to JDC. |
KIM, ACASIO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, Baker, Gabbard, Keith-Agaran, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
JDC |
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SB2855 SD1
Wage and Hours; Employees on Public Works; Overtime Compensation Requirement; Exception ($)
RELATING TO WAGE AND HOURS OF EMPLOYEES ON PUBLIC WORKS.
Creates an exception to the statutory requirement that overtime compensation be paid for work performed for certain State public work projects on Saturdays, Sundays, and State holidays. Specifically, when an applicable collective bargaining agreement permits, overtime compensation is not required for work performed on a Saturday of a week during which a condition or circumstance beyond the control of the contractor prevented workers from working for eight hours on one or more of the regularly scheduled Monday through Friday workdays, and the total hours of work performed on the project during the workweek by the worker has not exceeded forty hours. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
KIM, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, RIVIERE, Acasio, Nishihara, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
LCA, JDC/WAM |
HB2358 |
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SB2856 SD1
Pretrial Release; Detainees; Community Correctional Centers; No Contact Order
RELATING TO PRETRIAL RELEASE.
Requires the court to impose a no contact order against a pretrial detainee if the detainee is granted a motion for pretrial release; provided that the charged crime pertains to the complaining witness; provided further that the complaining witness has a protective order against the pretrial detainee and the court is aware of the protective order. (SD1) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, BAKER, CHANG, FEVELLA, MISALUCHA, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Keohokalole, Riviere, Shimabukuro |
JHA, FIN |
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SB2857 SD2 HD1 CD1
Department of Human Services; Child Wellness Incentive Pilot Program; Well-Child Examination; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CHILD WELLNESS.
Establishes within the Department of Human Services, a five-year Child Wellness Incentive Pilot Program that pays $50 to each state medicaid benefit recipient for each completed well-child examination of that recipient parent's child. Requires the Department of Human Services to adopt rules and report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Repeals 6/30/2027. (CD1) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 127, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1228). |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, LEE, MISALUCHA, Baker, Gabbard, Ihara, Kanuha, Keith-Agaran, Wakai |
HHH, FIN |
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SB2858 SD1
Child Custody; Grandparent Visitation
RELATING TO CHILD VISITATION.
Allows grandparents of a minor child to be awarded reasonable visitation rights when the child's parent is unable to exercise parental visitation. Sets forth procedures, considerations, and standards for the court to grant grandparent visiting rights. Specifies that a violation of the terms and conditions of the court order granting grandparent reasonable visiting rights is punishable as contempt of court. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, KIM, MISALUCHA, Baker, Gabbard, Ihara, Kanuha, Kidani, Moriwaki, Riviere, Wakai |
HMS, JDC |
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SB2859
Elections; Ranked Choice Method
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Authorizes the use of the ranked choice method of voting for all partisan primary elections, special elections, and nonpartisan general elections held in this State. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to JDC. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, ACASIO, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, MISALUCHA, RIVIERE, Gabbard, Ihara, Kidani |
JDC |
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SB2860 SD1
Water Catchment Tax Credit; Water Conservation
RELATING TO WATER CONSERVATION.
Creates a refundable water catchment tax credit for homeowners who install a water catchment system meeting certain requirements on residential property in the State owned by the homeowners. Defines "qualified taxpayer" as a taxpayer who has installed a water catchment system and placed the system in service during the taxable year. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/11/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MISALUCHA, Acasio, Gabbard |
WTL, WAM |
HB1631 |
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SB2861
Expungement; Dismissed Traffic Citations; Driver's Record; Public Record; Abstract Report; Background Check; Judiciary; Examiner of Drivers
RELATING TO EXPUNGEMENT.
Requires the court to automatically seal or remove from the Judiciary's publicly accessible database any information relevant to the arrest or case of a person for whom an expungement order has been entered. Requires the Judiciary and the Examiner of Drivers to no longer include dismissed traffic citations in public driver's records. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to JDC. |
SHIMABUKURO, ACASIO, LEE, MISALUCHA, Nishihara |
JDC |
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SB2862 SD1 HD1 CD1
Public Schools; Air Conditioning; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Education to install air conditioning units for public school classrooms that have not received air conditioning units. (CD1) |
(H)
7/7/2022- Act 260, on 07/07/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1363). |
SHIMABUKURO, GABBARD, MISALUCHA, Kanuha, Keith-Agaran, Riviere, Wakai |
EDN, FIN |
HB2267 |
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SB2863 SD2 HD1
General Excise Tax; Exemption; Feminine Hygiene Products
RELATING TO FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
Exempts amounts received from the sale of feminine hygiene products from the general excise tax. Effective 10/18/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/18/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Branco, Ilagan, McKelvey, Ohno excused (4). |
SHIMABUKURO, ACASIO, GABBARD, RIVIERE, Keith-Agaran, Wakai |
ECD, JHA, FIN |
HB1636 |
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SB2864
Affordable Housing; Cash In-Lieu Payments; Reserved Housing; Counties; HCDA
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Permits counties to adopt ordinances permitting developers to make a cash payment of fifteen per cent of the gross revenue of the development in lieu of providing the required reserved housing under the county's affordable housing program. Specifies the HCDA may permit cash payments of fifteen per cent of the gross revenue of the development project in lieu of providing reserved housing. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to HOU/GVO, WAM. |
SHIMABUKURO, MISALUCHA, Keith-Agaran |
HOU/GVO, WAM |
HB1633 |
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SB2865 SD2 HD1 CD1
Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; DIBSHawaii LLC ($)
RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST DIBSHAWAII LLC.
Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist DIBSHawaii LLC in the construction of a net-zero carbon capture storage utilization platform that will recover vented carbon dioxide emissions and scrub and liquify the emissions into food grade liquid carbon dioxide. (CD1) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 198, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1299). |
SHIMABUKURO, MISALUCHA, Kanuha, Kidani, Wakai |
EEP, FIN |
HB2203 |
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SB2866
Hawaii Technology Development Corporation; Sustainable Aviation Fuel Program; Special Fund; Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax
RELATING TO THE SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL PROGRAM.
Creates the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Program Special Fund. Allocates an unspecified portion of the Environmental Response, Energy, and Food Security Tax to fund the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Program. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to EET/AEN, WAM. |
SHIMABUKURO, LEE, MISALUCHA, Gabbard, Wakai |
EET/AEN, WAM |
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SB2867
Prostitution; Witness; Immunity; Prosecution; Felonies
RELATING TO PROSTITUTION.
Offers legal immunity to persons who buy or sell sexual services who report criminal activity that leads to an investigation of potential felonies. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to HMS, JDC. |
SHIMABUKURO, MISALUCHA |
HMS, JDC |
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SB2868
Advancing Prostitution; Definition; Abuse; Harm
RELATING TO PROSTITUTION.
Excludes persons who help to mitigate the harm and dangers of prostitution from the definition of "advancing prostitution". |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to HMS, JDC. |
SHIMABUKURO, MISALUCHA, Nishihara |
HMS, JDC |
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SB2869 SD1 HD2 CD1
Spousal Support Orders; Enforcement; Wage Garnishment
RELATING TO SPOUSAL SUPPORT.
Allows obligees under an order solely for spousal support to elect to enforce the order pursuant to chapters 651, 652, and 653, Hawaii Revised Statutes, rather than through the clerk of the court. (CD1) |
(H)
6/17/2022- Act 092, on 06/17/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1192). |
SHIMABUKURO, MISALUCHA, Nishihara, Wakai |
HHH, JHA |
HB2476 |
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SB2870 SD1
Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Evictions; Alternative Remedy
RELATING TO PUBLIC HOUSING.
Requires the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to establish a formal procedure for the eviction of a tenant for marijuana use from public housing administered by the State. Requires the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to file for exemption to federal regulations on controlled substances. Allows tenants to be exempt from eviction for marijuana use, provided the tenant provides sufficient medical documentation. (SD1) |
(S)
2/10/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
SHIMABUKURO, ACASIO, MISALUCHA |
HOU, JDC |
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SB2871
Crime; Unconditional Release; Bail
RELATING TO PRETRIAL RELEASE.
Establishes a presumption that a person charged with a crime is entitled to unconditional release unless proven otherwise. Requires the consideration of nonfinancial conditions of release before bail is ordered. |
(S)
1/28/2022- Re-Referred to JDC, WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, ACASIO, MISALUCHA |
JDC, WAM |
HB2017 |
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SB2872 SD1
Data Collection; Crimes; LGBTQ; Gender Identity
RELATING TO DATA COLLECTION.
Requires that the gender identity of persons processed for crimes be included in the systems of identification. Requires that gender identity information collected remain confidential and be used strictly for statistical research and data analysis purposes. Takes effect 7/30/2075. (SD1) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to CMV, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, LEE, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, Acasio, Ihara, Kanuha |
CMV, JHA, FIN |
HB1676 |
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SB2873
Uniform Probate Code; Firearms; Personal Representative
RELATING TO THE UNIFORM PROBATE CODE.
Requires a personal representative of a decedent appointed under the Uniform Probate Code to notify the police department of the appropriate county of any and all firearms in an estate. Requires the police department to certify that all firearms in an estate are properly transferred or disposed of before the estate may close. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to PSM, JDC . |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, LEE, Baker, Keith-Agaran, Shimabukuro |
PSM, JDC |
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SB2874
Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund Board of Trustees; Comprehensive Study; Pharmacy Benefit Management Services; Procurement; Reverse Auction; Report
RELATING TO REVERSE AUCTION PROCUREMENT.
Requires the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund Board of Trustees to conduct a comprehensive study related to the feasibility, administrative processes and requirements, and potential cost-savings that could be realized if the State utilized an automated reverse auction method for the procurement of a pharmacy benefit manager to administer prescription drug benefits for state employees, dependents, and retirees. Requires a report to the legislature. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to LCA, WAM/JDC. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, FEVELLA, INOUYE, Moriwaki |
LCA, WAM/JDC |
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SB2875 SD1
Public Service; Persons with Disabilities; Employment
RELATING TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.
Establishes "Employment First"--defined as the competitive employment and full inclusion of persons with a disability in an integrated setting as a first and preferred option for employment services--as a policy of the State and counties. Requires state and county agencies to implement this policy in hiring practices and all programs and services administered or funded by the State or counties. Requires the Department of Human Services to apply Employment First principles to Medicaid home and community-based services programs. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1). |
(S)
2/17/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, ACASIO, CHANG, FEVELLA, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, Baker, Keith-Agaran |
HMS/LCA, JDC/WAM |
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SB2876 SD1
Planned Community Associations; Condominiums; Association Funds
RELATING TO COMMON INTEREST COMMUNITIES.
Prohibits planned community associations, condominium associations, or their boards of directors from expending association funds to enforce de minimis violations of association bylaws, rules, or regulations that result in not more than three complaints from separate units within a calendar year or result in a fine of not more than $500 per violation pursuant to the bylaws, rules, or regulations. (SD1) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, Acasio, Baker, Kim, Riviere |
CPC, FIN |
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SB2877 SD1 HD1
Residential Landlord-Tenant Code; Application Screening Fee; Tenant Report; Credit Report
RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
Allows a landlord or the landlord's agent to charge an application screening fee to cover the costs of obtaining a tenant report or credit report for a potential tenant. Requires landlords to refund any unused amount of the application screening fee and, upon request, provide a receipt for payment of the application screening fee. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(S)
4/26/2022- Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-28-22 3:00PM; Conference Room 224. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, KIDANI, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, Acasio, Baker, Kanuha, Keith-Agaran |
HSG, CPC |
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SB2878 SD1
Emancipation of Minors; Family Court
RELATING TO CHILDREN.
Expands the original jurisdiction of family court to include proceedings for declaration of emancipation of minors. Specifies the rights of an emancipated minor. Allows a minor who has reached the age of sixteen years to petition the family court for a declaration of emancipation. Allows certain parties to petition the family court for voidance or rescission of a declaration of emancipation. Sets forth court procedures and standards in issuing, voiding, and rescinding a declaration of emancipation. Allows parties to appeal the court's decisions pertaining to emancipation to the Intermediate Court of Appeals. (SD1) |
(S)
2/10/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, Baker, Ihara, Keohokalole |
HMS, JDC |
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SB2879
Landlord-Tenant; Summary Possession; Taxes
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Requires certain landlords, lessors, or plaintiffs in a summary possession action to provide proof of payment of taxes due to the State as a condition of the issuance of a writ of possession. |
(S)
2/17/2022- The committee on JDC deferred the measure. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, KIDANI, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, Fevella, Kim |
JDC |
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SB2880 HD1
Home Health Care Services; Emergency Proclamation; State of Emergency; Fee Increase Prohibited; Vaccination
RELATING TO HOME HEALTH CARE.
Prohibits any increase in the fees charged for providing home health care services during a state of emergency or local state of emergency concerning a public health pandemic on the sole basis that the patient receiving the services requires that the home health care service provider be vaccinated against the underlying disease causing the emergency. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/18/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on HHH with Representative(s) Ward voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Branco, Ilagan, McKelvey, Ohno excused (4). |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MISALUCHA, Fevella, Gabbard, Kim |
PDP, HHH, CPC |
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SB2881
Vacant and Abandoned Homes; Counties; Expedited Permits; Nonjudicial Foreclosure
RELATING TO VACANT AND ABANDONED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY.
Requires counties to establish expedited procedures to approve demolition permits for vacant and abandoned residential homes. Allows the Department of Taxation to seek sale of the property through nonjudicial foreclosure of vacant and abandoned residential properties with outstanding recorded state tax liens at any time after establishing vacancy and abandonment. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to WTL/GVO, WAM/JDC. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, DECOITE, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, WAKAI, Acasio, Gabbard, Kim |
WTL/GVO, WAM/JDC |
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SB2882 SD2
Community Health Workers; Certification; Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Professional and Vocational Regulatory Programs; Rules; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS.
Establishes the Community Health Worker Certification Program within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Establishes the Community Health Worker Certification Special Subaccount of the Compliance Resolution Fund. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/15/2022- The committee(s) on HHH recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KANUHA, ACASIO, BAKER, CHANG, DECOITE, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MISALUCHA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Dela Cruz, Fevella, Gabbard, Kidani, Wakai |
HHH, CPC, FIN |
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SB2883 SD2 HD1
Hawaii Health Systems Corporation; Diversity and Inclusion; Interpreters; Task Force; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MEDICAL FACILITIES.
Requires the Hawaii health systems corporation to convene a task force to facilitate improved hiring and training of culturally-accepted interpreters to assist non-English speaking populations seeking care at health care facilities. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD1) |
(S)
4/28/2022- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-29-22 3:40PM; Conference Room 329. |
KANUHA, ACASIO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, Dela Cruz, Gabbard, Ihara, San Buenaventura |
HHH, FIN |
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SB2884
Commission on Water Resource Management; Permit Applications; New Water Sources; New Water Uses; Deadline for Review and Approval; Working Group
RELATING TO WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT.
Provides that, if the Commission on Water Resource Management fails to review a permit application relating to new water uses or new water sources for affordable housing development, and issue a decision on that application within the existing statutory period, the application is deemed to be approved. Convenes a Water Resource Management for Affordable Housing Development Working Group upon the initiation of a federal investigation or inquiry relating to the Commission on Water Resource Management to address the concerns raised by the investigation or inquiry. Requires the Auditor to submit a report on the effectiveness of this Act. Sunsets two years after the effective date of the Act. |
(S)
2/10/2022- The committee on HOU deferred the measure. |
KANUHA, CHANG, DECOITE, KEITH-AGARAN, Baker, Kidani, Moriwaki, Nishihara, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
WTL/HOU, JDC/WAM |
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SB2885 SD1 HD1
Public Access Room; Educational Outreach; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ADVANCING CIVIC ENGAGEMENT.
Appropriates funds for one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position in the public access room to provide educational outreach and engagement with all schools in the State. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(S)
4/20/2022- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 729). |
KANUHA, ACASIO, CHANG, DECOITE, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, Fevella, Gabbard, Ihara, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura |
LMG, FIN |
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SB2886
Broadband Equity; Hawaii Broadband and Digital Equity Office; Broadband Infrastructure Deployment; Broadband Service; Data Collection; Performance Standards; Unserved Areas; Underserved Areas; Broadband Infrastructure and Service Map
RELATING TO BROADBAND EQUITY.
Requires the Hawaii Broadband and Digital Equity Office to: (1) collect certain data from communications service providers, (2) determine performance standards for broadband service in the State, and (3) publish a publicly available web-based broadband infrastructure and service map that identifies geographic areas based on the data collected. Establishes the criteria for the Hawaii Broadband and Digital Equity Office to consider in determining and designating unserved and underserved areas. |
(S)
2/10/2022- The committee on GVO deferred the measure. |
KANUHA, ACASIO, BAKER, CHANG, DECOITE, GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, Ihara, Keohokalole, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
GVO, WAM/CPN |
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SB2887 SD1
Homeless Services; Department of Human Services; Budget; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
Appropriates funds for the operating budget of the department of human services for fiscal year 2022-2023. Requires the Department of Human Services to make any and all efforts available each year to fully fund all programs relating to homelessness. (SD1) |
(S)
2/18/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KANUHA, ACASIO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, LEE, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Kim, Moriwaki, Riviere, Wakai |
HMS, WAM |
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SB2888 SD2
Economic Development; Access to Local Food Act; Cottage Food Operations; Department of Health; Permit; Rules
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Establishes the Access to Local Food Act to allow cottage food operations to sell cottage food products, under certain conditions, upon receiving a permit from the Department of Health. Effective 1/1/2023. (SD2) |
(H)
3/14/2022- Re-referred to ECD, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 27 |
KANUHA, ACASIO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MISALUCHA, Dela Cruz, Gabbard, Ihara, Kidani, Kim, Riviere, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
ECD, CPC, FIN |
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SB2889 SD2
Water Catchment; Filtration; DOH; Small Businesses
RELATING TO WATER CATCHMENT SYSTEMS.
Requires the Department of Health to regulate water catchment systems used for business activity and provide testing to businesses that utilize water catchment systems; provided the regulations comply with the Hawaii state plumbing code, including appendix K of the state plumbing code, and Chapter 448E, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Requires the department to provide technical assistance on water catchment systems and filtration to business owners who wish to utilize captured water for business activities. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/17/2022- The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KANUHA, CHANG, DECOITE, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, LEE, MISALUCHA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Acasio, Dela Cruz, Gabbard, Riviere |
WAL, FIN |
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SB2890
Early Childhood Education; Scholarship; UH; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS.
Establishes the early childhood education scholarship program within the University of Hawaii to assist students with school tuition in return for a service commitment to teach in a preschool classroom of the executive office on early learning public prekindergarten program. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to HMS/HRE, WAM. |
KANUHA, ACASIO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Ihara |
HMS/HRE, WAM |
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SB2891 SD1
Department of Education; Food Hubs; Aina Pono State Farm to School Program; Study ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
Directs the Department of Education to conduct a study for the inclusion of food hubs in the procurement strategy for the Aina Pono Hawaii State Farm to School Program. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/11/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KANUHA, ACASIO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MISALUCHA, Ihara, Moriwaki, Riviere, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
EDU, WAM |
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SB2892 SD1
Public Schools; Department of Education; Hawaiian Language Immersion; Kaiapuni Schools; Olelo Hawaii; Working Group ($)
RELATING TO KE KULA O EHUNUIKAIMALINO.
Establishes a working group to address the student enrollment, capacity, and expansion needs of Ke Kula ‘o ‘Ehunuikaimalino, and develop a plan to utilize funds previously appropriated by the Legislature. Makes an appropriation. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KANUHA, ACASIO, CHANG, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, Baker, Dela Cruz, Keith-Agaran, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
EDU, WAM |
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SB2893 SD1 HD1 CD1
Department of Education; Pilot Program; School Supplies; Naalehu Elementary School; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO A SCHOOL SUPPLY SUBSIDY PILOT PROGRAM.
Establishes a one-year school supply subsidy pilot program at all schools composed entirely of students eligible for participation in Title I, Part A, of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act. Appropriates funds. Repeals on 1/1/2024. (CD1) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 142, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1243). |
KANUHA, ACASIO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, KIDANI, LEE, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Wakai |
EDN, FIN |
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SB2894
Education; School Facilities Authority; Administrative Rules; CIP; Report; Governor
RELATING TO THE SCHOOL FACILITIES AUTHORITY.
Requires the school facilities authority to adopt and publish administrative rules necessary to implement Act 72, Session Laws of Hawaii 2020, as amended by Act 217, Session Laws of Hawaii 2021, by July 1, 2022. Requires the office of the governor to provide a report to the legislature regarding the process by which the school facilities authority purchases real property and executes capital improvement project contracts. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
KANUHA, CHANG, DECOITE, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, Gabbard, Ihara, Kim, Moriwaki, Riviere, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
EDU, WAM |
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SB2895 SD2
Metropolitan Planning Organization; County of Hawaii; DOT; Task Force; Transportation Improvement Program; Certification
RELATING TO METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATIONS.
Creates a temporary intergovernmental task force to assist in the establishment and certification of a Metropolitan Planning Organization for the County of Hawaii. Requires the Department of Transportation to provide a list of certain highway projects to the task force. Requires a report to the Legislature. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/16/2022- The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KANUHA, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, INOUYE, LEE, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kidani, Kim, Riviere, Wakai |
TRN, FIN |
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SB2896
Island of Hawaii; Queen Kaahumanu Highway; Kuakini Highway; Expansion; Appropriation ($)
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR HIGHWAY WIDENING.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Transportation to widen Queen Kaahumanu highway and Kuakini highway between Henry street and Kamehameha III road on the island of Hawaii. |
(S)
2/16/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
KANUHA, LEE |
TRS, WAM |
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SB2897
Compact of Free Association (COFA) Citizens; Interpreter Services Program; Department of Motor Vehicles; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO LANGUAGE ACCESS.
Requires each county's Director of Finance, in consultation with the County Examiner of Drivers, to establish an Interpreter Services Program to assist Compact of Free Association citizens with utilizing the services provided by the Department of Motor Vehicles of each county. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to TRS/GVO, WAM. |
KANUHA, ACASIO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, Ihara, San Buenaventura |
TRS/GVO, WAM |
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SB2898 SD2 HD2 CD1
Transit-Oriented Development Infrastructure Improvement District; HCDA; DBEDT; Board; Program; Special Fund
RELATING TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
Establishes the Transit-Oriented Development Infrastructure Improvement District under the Hawaii Community Development Authority. Requires the Transit-Oriented Development Infrastructure Improvement District Board to develop a program to identify necessary infrastructure improvements within the district. Establishes the Transit-Oriented Development Infrastructure Improvement District Special Fund. (CD1) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 184, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1285). |
KANUHA, CHANG, FEVELLA, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, Ihara, Kim, Wakai |
HSG, TRN, FIN |
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SB2899
District Boundaries; Amendments; Counties; Affordable Housing
RELATING TO LAND USE.
Authorizes county land use decision—making authorities to amend district boundaries involving certain land areas: (1) greater than fifteen acres, but not more than twenty-five acres, if the land areas are proposed for reclassification to the urban district, contiguous to an urban district, and at least sixty per cent of the land areas will be dedicated for the development of affordable housing; and (2) greater than thirty-five acres, but not more than fifty acres, if located in a county with a total land acre greater than four thousand square miles. Requires the counties to approve or deny applications for district boundary amendments within ninety days. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to HOU/GVO, WAM/WTL. |
KANUHA, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, Kim, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
HOU/GVO, WAM/WTL |
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SB2900
State Building Code Council; Member Configuration; International Building Code Adoption Cycle
RELATING TO THE STATE BUILDING CODE COUNCIL.
Adds two voting council members, representing the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties and the construction trade unions, respectively. Requires council members and the drafters of recommended state code amendments to disclose potential conflicts of financial interests. Requires the council to adopt the International Building Code every six years starting with the 2018 edition. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to PSM, WAM. |
KANUHA, CHANG, DECOITE, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, Kidani, Moriwaki |
PSM, WAM |
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SB2901 SD1
Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Counties; Study; Ordinances; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Directs the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to conduct a study of county ordinances on housing finance and development. Makes an appropriation. (SD1) |
(S)
2/10/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KANUHA, CHANG, DECOITE, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, Acasio, Gabbard, Wakai |
HOU, WAM |
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SB2902
Permanent Supporting Housing; Source of Income; Rental Discrimination; Prohibited Practices; Housing Assistance Program; Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers
RELATING TO RENTAL DISCRIMINATION.
Prohibits discrimination, including in advertisements for rental property, in rental transactions based on participation in a section 8 housing choice program or any permanent supportive housing program or requirements related to participation in these housing assistance programs. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to HOU, CPN/JDC. |
KANUHA, ACASIO, CHANG, DECOITE, INOUYE, KIDANI, LEE, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Kim |
HOU, CPN/JDC |
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SB2903
Regulatory Costs; Affordable Housing
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Requires counties to allow housing developers to pay regulatory costs after the completion of a project when the project includes at least sixty per cent affordable units. |
(S)
1/31/2022- Re-Referred to HOU/GVO, JDC/WAM. |
KANUHA |
HOU/GVO, JDC/WAM |
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SB2904
Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program; Affordable Housing
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Extends the low-income housing tax credit program for six years to 12/31/2027. |
(S)
2/7/2022- The committee(s) on HOU deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 02-08-22 1:00PM; CR 225 & Videoconference. |
KANUHA, CHANG, DECOITE, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, LEE, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, Gabbard, Ihara, Riviere, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
HOU, WAM |
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SB2905
Coffee Labeling; Blended Coffee; Percent of Coffee by Weight; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO COFFEE LABELING.
Requires coffee blend labels to disclose regional origins and percent by weight of the blended coffees. Prohibits using geographic origins of coffee in labeling or advertising for roasted or instant coffee that contains less than specified percentages coffee by weight from that geographic origin. Appropriates moneys for inspection and detection technologies. |
(S)
2/1/2022- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
KANUHA, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, LEE, MISALUCHA, Ihara, Kim, Riviere, San Buenaventura, Taniguchi |
CPN, WAM |
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SB2906
Roasted Coffee; False Labeling; Fines
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Extends the offense of false labeling of Hawaii-grown coffee to include roasted coffee. Imposes $10,000 fine for false-labeling of Hawaii-grown roasted coffee. |
(S)
2/1/2022- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
KANUHA, ACASIO, CHANG, DECOITE, DELA CRUZ, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, LEE, MISALUCHA, RIVIERE, Fevella, Ihara, Kim, San Buenaventura, Taniguchi, Wakai |
CPN, JDC/WAM |
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SB2907 SD1 HD1
Hawaii Invasive Species Council; Administrative Rules; Coffee Leaf Rust
RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
Requires the Hawaii invasive species council to classify coffee leaf rust as an invasive species in its administrative rules and to direct available funding for mitigation efforts, research, and prevention or control actions for coffee leaf rust. (HD1) |
(S)
4/27/2022- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-27-22 6:00PM; Conference Room 325. |
KANUHA, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, INOUYE, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Dela Cruz, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, Kim, Moriwaki, Wakai |
AGR, FIN |
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SB2908
Invasive Species; Department of Agriculture; Plant Quarantine Branch; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE PLANT QUARANTINE BRANCH.
Appropriates general revenues to expand state-run quarantine facilities under the jurisdiction of the department of agriculture's plant quarantine branch. |
(S)
2/23/2022- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
KANUHA, CHANG, DECOITE, GABBARD, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, MISALUCHA, Acasio, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, Riviere, San Buenaventura, Taniguchi |
AEN, WAM |
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SB2909
Plant Quarantine Facilities; Privately-Owned and Operated; Plant Quarantine Branch; Department of Agriculture
RELATING TO PLANT QUARANTINE FACILITIES.
Provides a certification process for privately-owned and operated plant quarantine facilities. |
(S)
2/14/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
KANUHA, CHANG, DECOITE, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, Dela Cruz, Gabbard, Ihara, Kidani, Riviere, San Buenaventura |
AEN, WAM |
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SB2910
Non-Chemical Sunscreen Dispensers; Department of Land and Natural Resources; State Beaches; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
Appropriates funds for the construction and operation of non-chemical sunscreen dispensers on all state beaches to alleviate the damaging effects of chemical-based sunscreen on reef ecosystems. |
(S)
1/31/2022- Re-Referred to AEN/WTL, WAM. |
KANUHA, CHANG, DECOITE, GABBARD, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, Fevella, Ihara, San Buenaventura |
AEN/WTL, WAM |
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SB2911
Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; Sea-Level Rise; Jurisdiction
RELATING TO SEA-LEVEL RISE IMPACTS.
Expands the responsibilities of the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to include jurisdiction over beaches under inter-governmental jurisdiction that are vulnerable to sea-level rise impacts. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to WTL/GVO, WAM. |
KANUHA, CHANG, DECOITE, INOUYE, LEE, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, Dela Cruz, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
WTL/GVO, WAM |
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SB2912
Affordable Housing; State Historic Preservation Division; Island Burial Council
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Requires the State Historic Preservation Division to contract its review of proposed state projects, projects on privately owned historic property, and projects affecting historic properties to third party consultants if the projects involve the development of affordable housing and the division, after an initial evaluation, determines it will not be able to complete its review within 60 days. Requires the pre-approval of the appropriate island burial council before contracting with the third party consultant. Establishes requirements for qualified third parties providing review services. |
(S)
2/15/2022- The committee on WTL deferred the measure. |
KANUHA, CHANG, DECOITE, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, Kidani, San Buenaventura |
WTL/HWN, JDC/WAM |
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SB2913 SD2
Restroom Access; Customer; Retail Establishment
RELATING TO ACCESSIBILITY.
Requires a retail establishment with an employee toilet facility to allow a customer suffering from an eligible medical condition to use that restroom during normal business hours, under certain conditions. Exempts a retail establishment and employees from civil liability in allowing an eligible customer to use an employee toilet facility. Establishes fines. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to HHH, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
KANUHA, ACASIO, CHANG, DECOITE, INOUYE, LEE, MISALUCHA, Dela Cruz, Fevella, Gabbard, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura |
HHH, JHA, FIN |
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SB2914 SD1
Hawaii County; Office of Primary Care and Rural Health; Health and Wellness Needs; One Shared Health Vision Plan; Report
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Establishes the one shared health vision plan with a pilot program to be in Hawaii county. Requires the Office of Primary Care and Rural Health to facilitate discussions with key community health and social service organizations within Hawaii county to address the health and wellness needs of the most vulnerable by aligning the goals and objectives of key organizations into a 2030 one shared health vision plan. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/18/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KANUHA, ACASIO, CHANG, FEVELLA, INOUYE, MISALUCHA, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
HTH/GVO, WAM |
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SB2915
Ambulance Services; Hawaii County; Department of Health; Feasibility Study
RELATING TO AMBULANCE SERVICES.
Requires the department of health and county of Hawaii to conduct a feasibility study for the implementation of an ambulance service for the town of Makalei in Hawaii County. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to HTH/GVO, WAM. |
KANUHA, ACASIO, CHANG, DECOITE, MISALUCHA, Gabbard, Keith-Agaran, Riviere, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
HTH/GVO, WAM |
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SB2916 SD1
Public Records; Vital Statistics; Requests; Suspension Prohibited
RELATING TO EMERGENCY POWERS.
Prohibits the governor or a mayor from suspending requests for public records or vital statistics during a declared state of emergency. Allows for a reasonable delay in an agency's response to a request as a result of extenuated circumstances. (SD1) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to PDP/HHH, JHA, CPC, referral sheet 24 |
KANUHA, ACASIO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, RIVIERE, WAKAI, Moriwaki |
PDP/HHH, JHA, CPC |
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SB2917 SD2
Health Insurance; Oocyte Cryopreservation; In Vitro Fertilization
RELATING TO FAMILY PLANNING.
Requires oocyte cryopreservation to be covered by health insurance policies. Removes 1-time benefit limitation for in vitro fertilization. Reduces from 5 to 2 the number of years of infertility before becoming eligible for in vitro fertilization. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to HHH, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
KANUHA, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MISALUCHA |
HHH, CPC, FIN |
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SB2918
Behavioral Health; Hawaii Health Systems Corporation; Hawaii County; Needs Assessment
RELATING TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH.
Requires the Hawaii health systems corporation to partner with a non-profit organization in the Kau district in the county of Hawaii, such as the Kau Rural Health Community Association, Inc., in order to conduct a needs assessment to determine the demand for and access to urgent care and outpatient behavioral health services in the Kau district. Requires the Hawaii health systems corporation to report its findings and recommendations to the 2023 legislature. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to HTH, WAM. |
KANUHA, ACASIO, CHANG, FEVELLA, MISALUCHA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Keith-Agaran, Moriwaki, Riviere, Wakai |
HTH, WAM |
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SB2919 SD1
Disabled Individuals; Health Disparity; Health Equity; State Council on Developmental Disabilities; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO DISABILITY HEALTH DISPARITY.
Requires the State Council on Developmental Disabilities to submit a report focused on the health disparities experienced by individuals with disabilities in Hawaii to the Legislature before the Regular Session of 2023. Appropriates funds. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to HHH, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
KANUHA, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MISALUCHA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Dela Cruz, Gabbard, Wakai |
HHH, FIN |
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SB2920
Counties; District Boundary Amendments; Fifteen to Fifty Acres
RELATING TO DISTRICT BOUNDARY AMENDMENTS.
Authorizes the appropriate county land use decision-making authority to determine district boundary amendments involving land areas over fifteen acres but less than or equal to fifty acres if the county has adopted an ordinance that meets certain requirements. |
(S)
1/31/2022- Re-Referred to WTL/GVO, JDC/WAM. |
KANUHA, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, Baker, Dela Cruz, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
WTL/GVO, JDC/WAM |
HB1840 |
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SB2921
Affordable Housing; County District Boundary Amendments; Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Hawaii Community Development Authority
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Establishes expedited county approvals for district boundary amendments for affordable housing projects on land areas fifteen acres or less. Requires consultation with the Hawaii community development authority for affordable housing development within designated community development districts. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to WTL/HOU/GVO, WAM. |
KANUHA, CHANG, DECOITE, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, Baker, Dela Cruz, Kidani, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
WTL/HOU/GVO, WAM |
HB1836 |
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SB2922 SD2 HD2
Rural Districts; Dwellings; County Ordinances; OPSD; Land Use; Study; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO RURAL DISTRICTS.
Beginning 7/1/2023, authorizes the counties to adopt ordinances that allow up to one house per quarter-acre in rural districts. Beginning 7/1/2022, requires the office of planning and sustainable development to conduct a study to refine rural district policies, make recommendations to facilitate the reclassification of lands from the agricultural district to the rural district, and submit reports to the legislature. Appropriates funds for the study and reports. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2) |
(S)
4/28/2022- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-29-22 2:08PM; Conference Room 329. |
KANUHA, CHANG, DECOITE, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Baker, Dela Cruz, Kidani, Wakai |
HSG, WAL, FIN |
HB1751 |
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SB2923 HD1 CD1
Illegal Fireworks; Fireworks Control Act; Fines
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Increases the generally applicable fine and the fine for homeowner liability under the Fireworks Control Act from $2,000 to $5,000. Effective 7/1/2022. (CD1) |
(H)
6/17/2022- Act 104, on 06/17/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1204). |
KANUHA, ACASIO, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, LEE, MISALUCHA, WAKAI, Ihara, Riviere |
CPC, FIN |
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SB2924
Harassment; Fishermen
RELATING TO FISHERMAN SAFETY.
Prohibits purposeful harassment with the intent to prevent the taking of fish from persons who are fishing in state waters. |
(S)
2/4/2022- The recommendation was not adopted. |
KANUHA, CHANG, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, Acasio, Fevella, Ihara, Kidani, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
WTL, JDC |
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SB2925
Aquarium Fishing; Fine Increase
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
Increases fines for aquarium fishing violations. Clarifies that each ray or shark taken in violation of fishing rights and regulations constitutes a separate offense. |
(S)
1/31/2022- Re-Referred to WTL/AEN, JDC/WAM. |
KANUHA, ACASIO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MISALUCHA, Dela Cruz, Ihara, Kidani, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
WTL/AEN, JDC/WAM |
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SB2926 SD1
Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Marijuana; Legalization; Study; Tax Revenue
RELATING TO MARIJUANA.
Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to study the potential tax revenues to be generated for the State through the legalization of recreational marijuana if it were taxed at a rate equal to the existing general excise tax rate. (SD1) |
(S)
2/9/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KANUHA, CHANG, DECOITE, GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Ihara, Kidani |
EET, WAM |
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SB2927
Medical Equipment; Kau Hospital; Computed Tomography; Hawaii Health Systems Corporation
RELATING TO MEDICAL EQUIPMENT.
Requires the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation to create a plan to incorporate modern computed tomography equipment at Kau Hospital by July 1, 2024. Requires a report to be delivered to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2023. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to HTH, WAM. |
KANUHA, ACASIO, CHANG, FEVELLA, MISALUCHA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Dela Cruz, Keith-Agaran, Wakai |
HTH, WAM |
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SB2928 SD3 HD1
Education; Working Group; Agriculture; Career Pathways; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Establishes an agricultural careers working group to study and prepare an implementation plan for agricultural career pathways. Requires reports to the legislature. Makes an appropriation. Effective 7/1/2051. (HD1) |
(S)
4/20/2022- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 729). |
KANUHA |
EDN, FIN |
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SB2929
Government Operations and Policy
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND POLICY.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to GVO. |
KANUHA |
GVO |
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SB2930 SD2
Government; Department of the Attorney General; Special Investigation and Prosecution Unit; Sex and Human Trafficking Unit; Annual Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.
Establishes and funds two new units within the Department of the Attorney General. Appropriates funds. (SD2) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to HHH, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
KANUHA |
HHH, JHA, FIN |
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SB2931
Hawaiian Affairs
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to HWN. |
KANUHA |
HWN |
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SB2932
Hawaiian Affairs
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to HWN. |
KANUHA |
HWN |
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SB2933
Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii
RELATING TO THE RESEARCH CORPORATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to HRE. |
KANUHA |
HRE |
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SB2934
Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Hawaii
RELATING TO CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to HRE. |
KANUHA |
HRE |
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SB2935
Human Services
RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to HMS. |
KANUHA |
HMS |
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SB2936
Homelessness
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to HMS. |
KANUHA |
HMS |
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SB2937
Aging
RELATING TO AGING.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to HMS. |
KANUHA |
HMS |
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SB2938
Judiciary
RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to JDC. |
KANUHA |
JDC |
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SB2939
Courts
RELATING TO COURTS.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to JDC. |
KANUHA |
JDC |
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SB2940 SD2
Government; Department of Human Resources Development; Telework; Policy; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.
Establishes a statewide telework policy. Requires the Department of Human Resources Development to take certain actions to effectuate the State's telework policy. Requires annual reporting from the Department of Human Resources Development regarding the implementation and operation of the State's telework policy. Establishes positions within the Department of Human Resources Development and appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to LAT, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
KANUHA |
LAT, FIN |
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SB2941
Government
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to GVO. |
KANUHA |
GVO |
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SB2942
Procurement
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to GVO. |
KANUHA |
GVO |
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SB2943
Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement
RELATING TO THE DIVISION OF CONSERVATION AND RESOURCES ENFORCEMENT.
Short form bill. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to AEN. |
KANUHA |
AEN |
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SB2944 SD1
Waste Disposal; Important Agricultural Lands; Land Bureau Detailed Land Classification Study
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LANDS.
Prohibits the use of important agricultural lands and lands with class A or B productivity ratings for waste disposal. (SD1) |
(H)
3/15/2022- The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
GABBARD, CHANG, MISALUCHA, RIVIERE, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Dela Cruz, Wakai |
WAL, CPC, FIN |
HB1712 |
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SB2945
University of Hawaii; College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources; Kauai Research and Extension Station; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii to support three additional positions at the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources Kauai Research and Extension Station. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to AEN/HRE, WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, MISALUCHA, Fevella, Riviere, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
AEN/HRE, WAM |
HB1711 |
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SB2946 SD1 HD1
HDOA; Peekauai Ditch Irrigation System; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO IRRIGATION.
Appropriates moneys to the Department of Agriculture for water source infrastructure and the maintenance and improvement to the Peekauai Ditch Irrigation System located on Kauai. (HD1) |
(S)
4/27/2022- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-27-22 6:00PM; Conference Room 325. |
GABBARD, CHANG, MISALUCHA, Riviere, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
AGR, FIN |
HB1710 |
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SB2947 SD1
HDOA; Agricultural Enterprises
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISES.
Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to plan, design, construct, operate, manage, maintain, repair, demolish, and remove infrastructure on any lands under the jurisdiction of the department, to support and promote agriculture. Establishes an agricultural enterprise program. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to AGR, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
GABBARD, CHANG, LEE, MISALUCHA, Nishihara, Riviere, Wakai |
AGR, CPC, FIN |
HB1713 |
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SB2948
University of Hawaii; Small Agricultural Equipment; Pilot Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii to establish a foreign agriculture small equipment pilot program. Requires a report to the Legislature. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to AEN/HRE, WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, LEE, MISALUCHA, Kanuha, Nishihara, Riviere, Wakai |
AEN/HRE, WAM |
HB1717 |
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SB2949
Sunscreens; Generally Recognized as Safe and Effective; Food and Drug Administration
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
Prohibits the sale and distribution of sunscreen products containing ingredients not generally recognized as safe and effective as defined by the Food and Drug Administration. |
(S)
2/4/2022- The committee on AEN deferred the measure. |
GABBARD, ACASIO, MISALUCHA, Kanuha, Wakai |
AEN, CPN |
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SB2950 SD1
Inspection Fee; Department of Transportation; Department of Agriculture
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL INSPECTION FEES.
Increases the inspection fee for imported freight from seventy-five cents per thousand pounds to five cents per pound. (SD1) |
(S)
2/18/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, ACASIO, CHANG, KANUHA, MISALUCHA |
AEN, WAM |
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SB2951
Department of Agriculture; Labeling; Agricultural Products; Geographical Origin
RELATING TO IMPORTED AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS.
Requires all agricultural products sold to consumers directly or through wholesale to be displayed with a label or sign containing an identity statement declaring the products' geographical origin. Imposes penalties on vendors who display products with incorrect or misleading labels regarding the products' geographic origin. |
(S)
2/14/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to CPN/JDC. |
GABBARD, MISALUCHA, Kanuha |
AEN, CPN/JDC |
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SB2952
Natural Gas Appliances; New Construction; Prohibition
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Prohibits the sale or installation of natural gas-burning appliances such as water heaters, refrigerators, stoves, ranges, dishwashers, clothes dryers, air conditioners, decorative fireplaces, and other similar devices in new construction within the State. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to AEN/EET, CPN. |
GABBARD, MISALUCHA, Acasio |
AEN/EET, CPN |
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SB2953
Catalytic Converter; Theft; Penal Code; Class C Felony; Scrap Dealers; Statement
RELATING TO THEFT.
Establishes the offense of theft of catalytic converter as a class C felony. Defines "catalytic converter." Requires scrap dealers to follow the same requirements regarding a written statement for the purchase of palladium, platinum, rhodium, and a scrap catalytic converter from which some or all of the catalyst metals have been removed as is required for the purchase of copper, beer kegs, and urns. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to CPN, JDC. |
GABBARD, CHANG, KANUHA, MISALUCHA, RIVIERE, WAKAI |
CPN, JDC |
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SB2954 SD1
General Excise Tax; Exemption; Feminine Hygiene Products
RELATING TO FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
Provides an exemption from the GET, beginning January 1, 2023, for the sale of feminine hygiene products in the State. Effective 1/1/2023. (SD1) |
(S)
2/18/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, ACASIO, CHANG, MISALUCHA, RIVIERE, Wakai |
HTH, WAM |
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SB2955 SD1
Compost Reimbursement Pilot Program; Compost Reimbursement Pilot Program Manager; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO COMPOSTING.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish a three-year compost reimbursement pilot program to provide reimbursements to farmers and ranchers who purchase compost from a certified processor, dealer, retailer, or wholesaler licensed to do business in the State. Establishes a temporary compost reimbursement pilot program manager position. Requires the Department to submit a report to the Legislature. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to EEP, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
GABBARD, ACASIO, CHANG, KANUHA, MISALUCHA |
EEP, FIN |
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SB2956
Hawaii Farm to Food Bank Program; Hawaii Food Assistance Program; Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII FARM TO FOOD BANK PROGRAM.
Establishes the Hawaii Farm to Food Bank Program and Hawaii Food Assistance Special Fund to alleviate food shortages in the State. Makes an appropriation. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to AEN/HMS, WAM. |
GABBARD, ACASIO, CHANG, KANUHA, KIDANI, MISALUCHA |
AEN/HMS, WAM |
HB1566 |
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SB2957
Department of Education; University of Hawaii; School Garden Specialist; Agriculture Education Coordinator; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE EDUCATION.
Establishes a school garden specialist position within the Department of Education. Establishes an agriculture education coordinator position within the University of Hawaii at Manoa College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources' Office of Academic and Student Affairs. Makes appropriations to fund the positions. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to AEN/HRE/EDU, WAM. |
GABBARD, ACASIO, MISALUCHA |
AEN/HRE/EDU, WAM |
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SB2958
Environmental Advisory Council; Quorum; Voting
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COUNCIL.
Defines what constitutes a quorum for the environmental advisory council. Specifies the number of votes required to make any action of the council valid. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to AEN, JDC. |
GABBARD |
AEN, JDC |
HB1810 |
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SB2959
University of Hawaii; College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii for the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources to establish one full-time agriculture education coordinator position. |
(S)
2/18/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, ACASIO, MISALUCHA, Riviere |
AEN/HRE, WAM |
HB1844 |
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SB2960 SD1 HD1 CD1
Food and Drug Administration; Food Safety Modernization Act; Certification; Training; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FOOD SAFETY.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to partner with Hawaii's agricultural community to establish and implement a food safety certification training program to help small- to medium-sized farms comply with federal food safety certification mandates. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 136, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1237). |
GABBARD, ACASIO, MISALUCHA, RIVIERE, San Buenaventura |
AGR/ECD, FIN |
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SB2961
Digital Divide Task Force; Report
RELATING TO DIGITAL EQUITY.
Creates a digital divide task force. Requires a report the Legislature. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to EET, WAM. |
GABBARD, MISALUCHA, Moriwaki |
EET, WAM |
HB2483 |
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SB2962 SD1
Constitutional Amendment; Green Amendment; Environmental Protection (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE I OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO RECOGNIZE AND PROTECT THE INHERENT AND INALIENABLE RIGHT OF ALL PEOPLE TO CLEAN WATER AND AIR AND HEALTHY ECOSYSTEMS, INCLUDING CLIMATE, AND TO THE PRESERVATION OF THE NATURAL, CULTURAL, SCENIC, AND HEALTHFUL QUALITIES OF THE ENVIRONMENT.
Proposes a constitutional amendment that ensures that the fundamental right of the people, including future generations, to clean water and air, a healthful environment and climate, healthy native ecosystems, and beaches, shall be protected and shall not be infringed. (SD1) |
(S)
3/4/2022- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
GABBARD, ACASIO, MISALUCHA |
AEN, JDC/WAM |
HB1803 |
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SB2963 SD2 HD2
Energy Efficiency; State Facilities; Building Design; Utility Cost and Usage Report; Hawaii State Energy Office ($)
RELATING TO ENERGY EFFICIENCY.
Requires and establishes deadlines for state facilities, except smaller facilities, to implement cost-effective energy efficiency measures. Directs the Hawaii State Energy Office to collect utility bill and energy usage data for state-owned buildings and to make the data publicly available. Beginning 7/1/2023, where feasible and cost-effective, requires the design of all new state building construction to maximize energy and water efficiency, maximize energy generation potential, and use building materials that reduce the carbon footprint of the project. (HD2) |
(S)
4/20/2022- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 729). |
GABBARD, MISALUCHA, San Buenaventura |
EEP, FIN |
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SB2964 SD1
Agricultural District; Golf Courses; Athletic Venues; Cultural Activities; Arts
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL DISTRICTS.
Authorizes recreational athletic venues and cultural activities on existing golf courses within agricultural districts. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to AGR/WAL, JHA, referral sheet 24 |
GABBARD, MISALUCHA, San Buenaventura |
AGR/WAL, JHA |
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SB2965
Renewable Energy; Renewable Portfolio Standard; Electricity; Public Utilities Commission
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Amends the definition of renewable portfolio standard for electric utility companies to be a percentage of electrical energy generation, rather than sales. Increases the renewable portfolio standard from forty to eighty percent. Requires an appropriate period for public comment before the public utilities commission may grant a waiver from the renewable portfolio standard or an extension for meeting the prescribed standard to an electric utility company. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to EET, CPN. |
GABBARD, MISALUCHA |
EET, CPN |
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SB2966
Environment; Wood-Burning Electricity Generation; Power-Generating Facility
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Expands the definition of power-generating facilities for purposes of environmental impact statements to include wood-burning facilities. |
(S)
1/31/2022- Re-Referred to AEN/EET, CPN. |
GABBARD, ACASIO, MISALUCHA, Riviere |
AEN/EET, CPN |
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SB2967
Important Agricultural Lands Qualified Agricultural Cost Tax Credit
RELATING TO THE IMPORTANT AGRICULTURAL LANDS QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL COST TAX CREDIT.
Extends the Important Agricultural Lands Qualified Agricultural Cost Tax Credit until December 31, 2031. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to AEN, WAM. |
GABBARD, INOUYE, MISALUCHA, San Buenaventura |
AEN, WAM |
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SB2968
American Bar Association; Standards; Court Appointed Attorney; Child Welfare
RELATING TO COURT APPOINTED ATTORNEYS.
Requires the court appointed attorney for the legal parent or party in child welfare cases to practice pursuant to the American Bar Association Standards of Practice for Attorneys Representing Parents in Abuse and Neglect Cases and to provide a copy of the standards to the legal parent or party. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to HMS, JDC. |
GABBARD, MISALUCHA |
HMS, JDC |
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SB2969 SD2
Agricultural Emergency Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AN AGRICULTURAL EMERGENCY SPECIAL FUND.
Establishes an agricultural emergency special fund to provide agricultural emergency loans. Makes an appropriation. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to AGR, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
GABBARD, MISALUCHA, San Buenaventura |
AGR, FIN |
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SB2970
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Limit; Hawaii State Energy Office; Pathway to Decarbonization; Study; Energy Security Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CLIMATE MITIGATION.
Establishes a goal for the statewide greenhouse gas emissions limit to be at least seventy per cent below 2005 levels by 2030. Requires the Hawaii state energy office to conduct a study to determine Hawaii's pathway to decarbonization and identify challenges, opportunities, and actions that will be needed to achieve those goals. Appropriates funds out of the energy security special fund for the study. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to AEN/EET, WAM. |
GABBARD |
AEN/EET, WAM |
HB1800 |
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SB2971
Renewable Energy; Renewable Portfolio Standard; Biomass; Trees; Wood Pellets; Tree Products
RELATING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Removes from the definition of renewable energy the energy generated or produced from trees, wood pellets, and other tree products made for burning. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to AEN/EET, CPN. |
GABBARD, MISALUCHA, San Buenaventura |
AEN/EET, CPN |
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SB2972
Revenue; Animal Industry Special Fund; State Veterinary Laboratory
RELATING TO THE ANIMAL INDUSTRY SPECIAL FUND.
Deposits revenue from the State Veterinary Laboratory and Animal Control Branch into the Animal Industry Special Fund and allows funds from the special fund to be expended to make laboratory improvements. |
(S)
2/18/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, MISALUCHA, Riviere, Wakai |
AEN, WAM |
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SB2973 SD1
Regulatory Authority; Department of Agriculture; Hemp Production
RELATING TO HEMP PRODUCTION.
Extends regulatory authority of the Department of Agriculture over hemp production until June 30, 2024. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/18/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
GABBARD, CHANG, MISALUCHA, RIVIERE, Fevella, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
AEN, JDC |
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SB2974 SD1
Sugar Industry; Pineapple Industry; Coffee Industry; Diversified Agriculture Industry; Advisory Committee on Pesticides; Hawaii Farmers Union United
RELATING TO PESTICIDES.
Updates the membership of the Advisory Committee on Pesticides to replace representatives from the sugar and pineapple industries with representatives of the coffee and diversified agriculture industries. Adds a representative of the Hawaii Farmers Union United to the Advisory Committee on Pesticides. (SD1) |
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3/10/2022- Referred to AGR, CPC, referral sheet 24 |
GABBARD, CHANG, INOUYE, MISALUCHA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Acasio, Dela Cruz, Fevella, Riviere |
AGR, CPC |
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SB2975
Department of Agriculture; Food Safety Training and Certification Pilot Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FOOD SAFETY.
Requires the department of agriculture to partner with a Hawaii entity to establish a pilot USDA Harmonized GAP food safety training and certification program to help small- and medium-sized farms obtain the United States Department of Agriculture's Harmonized Good Agricultural Practices certification. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to AEN, WAM. |
GABBARD, ACASIO, MISALUCHA, RIVIERE |
AEN, WAM |
HB1499 |
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SB2976
Special Purpose Revenue Bonds; Next Level Solutions Group Inc. ($)
RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST NEXT LEVEL SOLUTIONS GROUP INC.
Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Next Level Solutions Group Inc. in developing a waste-to-energy facility. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to AEN/EET, WAM. |
GABBARD, MISALUCHA |
AEN/EET, WAM |
HB1682 |
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SB2977 SD2
Egg-Laying Hens; Confinement Standards; Agriculture
RELATING TO EGG-LAYING HENS.
Requires farm owners or operators to confine egg-laying hens in accordance with the standards established in this measure. Effective 6/30/27, prohibits a business owner or operator from selling shell eggs or egg products that are produced by egg-laying hens that were confined in a manner that violates best practices for humanely housing egg-laying hens to eliminate disease, increase sanitation, and to protect from predators and weather, with exceptions. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to AGR, JHA, referral sheet 24 |
GABBARD, ACASIO, MISALUCHA |
AGR, JHA |
HB1868 |
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SB2978
Hawaii Farmland and Forest Carbon Smart Incentive Program; Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CARBON SEQUESTRATION INCENTIVES.
Establishes the Hawaii farmland and forest carbon smart incentive program. Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to AEN/EET, WAM. |
GABBARD, ACASIO, MISALUCHA, San Buenaventura |
AEN/EET, WAM |
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SB2979
Civil Rights; Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; Jim Crow; Education; Students; Public Schools; Curriculum; Social Studies; Department of Education
RELATING TO SCHOOL CURRICULUM.
Requires the Department of Education to develop and implement a statewide civil rights curricula plan for all public schools to teach students about the civil rights movement. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
GABBARD, MISALUCHA, Acasio |
EDU, WAM |
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SB2980
Underground Storage Tank System; Large Capacity Tanks; Safe Drinking Water; Underground Injection Control Line
RELATING TO UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS.
Prohibits, beginning January 1, 2023, a person to operate an underground storage system with a capacity of 100,000 gallons or more, mauka of the underground injection control line. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to HTH/AEN, JDC/WAM. |
GABBARD, MISALUCHA, RIVIERE, San Buenaventura |
HTH/AEN, JDC/WAM |
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SB2981
Broadband; Dark Fiber Telecommunication Cables; Department of Accounting and General Services; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO BROADBAND.
Makes an appropriation to expand access to broadband in the State. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to GVO, WAM. |
GABBARD, MISALUCHA, Riviere, San Buenaventura |
GVO, WAM |
HB2484 |
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SB2982
Department of Agriculture; Food Hub Pilot Program; Grant Funding; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO A FOOD HUB PILOT PROGRAM.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish a five-year food hub pilot program to increase access to local food. Provides for the award of grant funding to qualified applicants wishing to establish or expand a food hub. Requires reports to the Legislature. Makes an appropriation. |
(S)
2/16/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, ACASIO, MISALUCHA, San Buenaventura |
AEN, WAM |
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SB2983
Taro; Income Tax; Exemption
RELATING TO TARO.
Establishes an exemption from state income tax for the first $100,000 of income derived from taro, taro products, and land used to produce taro if the total amount of land used to cultivate taro in Hawaii does not exceed thirty thousand acres at any point in the year. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to AEN, WAM. |
GABBARD, ACASIO, MISALUCHA, Riviere, San Buenaventura |
AEN, WAM |
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SB2984
Department of Health; Environmental Management Division; Clean Water Branch; Wastewater Branch; Hawaii Beach Monitoring Program; Environmental Justice; Brown Water Advisories; Beaches; Legislative Reference Bureau; Review
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Requires the Department of Health to fill the vacant division chief staff position within the Environmental Management Division by 10/1/2022 and consider environmental justice issues when making certain assessments and determinations. Requires the Clean Water Branch to perform water quality testing during brown water advisories, inform the public of health risks associated with water runoff during brown water advisories, and establish an Environmental Management Division Oversight Advisory Board. Requires the Legislative Reference Bureau to conduct a comprehensive review of the Environmental Management Division. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to HTH/AEN, WAM. |
GABBARD, ACASIO, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, San Buenaventura |
HTH/AEN, WAM |
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SB2985
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Land Lease; Applicant Qualifications
RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.
Amends the requirements for applicants to lease public lands for farming by lowering the number of years an individual must earn income for farming and eliminating requirements for certain young farmers to have years of farming experience prior to applying for a lease. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to AEN/WTL, JDC. |
GABBARD, ACASIO, MISALUCHA, San Buenaventura |
AEN/WTL, JDC |
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SB2986 SD1 HD2 CD1
Hemp Producers; Commercial Hemp Production
RELATING TO HEMP.
Extends the sunset date of Act 14, Session Laws of Hawaii 2020, which establishes the state hemp processors and commercial hemp production laws, by three years to 2025. (CD1) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 137, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1238). |
GABBARD, ACASIO, INOUYE, MISALUCHA, RIVIERE, San Buenaventura |
AGR, CPC |
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SB2987 SD1
Agricultural Lands; Crimes; Mandatory Minimums; Attorney General; Task Force; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CRIMES ON AGRICULTURAL LANDS.
Imposes mandatory minimum terms of imprisonment for certain offenses against property rights committed when on agricultural land. Appropriates funds to the Department of the Attorney General to establish a Statewide Agricultural Theft Task Force. Effective 7/30/2075. (SD1) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to AGR, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
GABBARD, INOUYE, MISALUCHA |
AGR, JHA, FIN |
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SB2988 SD1
Invasive Species; Control and Mitigation; Two-Lined Spittlebug; Department of Agriculture; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.
Appropriates moneys to the Department of Agriculture for the control and mitigation of the two-lined spittlebug and for recovery efforts for lands damaged by the two-lined spittlebug. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to AGR, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
GABBARD, MISALUCHA, Riviere, San Buenaventura |
AGR, FIN |
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SB2989 SD1 HD1 CD1
DOA; Healthy Soils; Healthy Soils Program; Carbon Sequestration; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Requires the Department of Agriculture to establish a Healthy Soils Program. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
(H)
7/12/2022- Vetoed (Gov. Msg. No. 1402). |
GABBARD |
AGR, FIN |
HB1804 |
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SB2990 SD1 HD1 CD1
Sustainable Agriculture; Hawaii Department of Agriculture; Cover Crop Reimbursement Pilot Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE.
Establishes a cover crop reimbursement pilot program to provide up to 75 per cent cost reimbursement to farming operations in the State for the acquisition of cover crop seeds, green manure, or compost. Requires the convening of a review panel to screen and rate applicants on the quality of their cover crop, green manure, and composting practices. Establishes a cover crop reimbursement pilot program manager position within the department of agriculture to administer the program. Requires reports to the legislature. Appropriates moneys. (CD1) |
(H)
7/13/2022- Became law without the Governor's signature, Act 312, 07/13/2022, (Gov. Msg. No. 1441). |
GABBARD, ACASIO, MISALUCHA, San Buenaventura |
AGR, FIN |
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SB2991
Retail Service Stations; Gas Dispensing Equipment; Warning Labels; Health; Environment; Climate Change; Public Utilities Commission
RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION.
Requires self-service stations to put labels on gas dispensing that advise consumers on the effects of fossil fuel consumption to human health and the environment. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to AEN, CPN. |
GABBARD, MISALUCHA |
AEN, CPN |
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SB2992 SD1 HD1
Hawaii Agricultural Investment Program; DOA; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes the Hawaii agricultural investment program to support local agricultural producers. Requires annual reports. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(S)
4/27/2022- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-27-22 6:00PM; Conference Room 325. |
GABBARD, MISALUCHA, San Buenaventura |
AGR, FIN |
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SB2993
Department of Agriculture; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Non-agricultural Park Lands; Pastoral Lands; Task Force
RELATING TO THE TRANSFER OF NON-AGRICULTURAL PARK LANDS.
Requires the Department of Land Natural Resources and Department of Agriculture to meet and identify the non-agricultural park lands that should be rezoned as those in the conservation district. Requires that agricultural lands under the jurisdiction of the Department of Land Natural Resources be transferred to the Department of Agriculture no later than 12/31/2023. Requires the Department of Land Natural Resources and Department of Agriculture to meet every five years to discuss transferring remaining lands. Requires the Department of Agriculture to inquire about any easements needed by the Department of Land Natural Resources before offering a lease. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to AEN/WTL, WAM. |
GABBARD, MISALUCHA, San Buenaventura |
AEN/WTL, WAM |
HB1720 |
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SB2994
Palila; Mauna Kea; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Report
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to update facts and statistics on palila population decline on Mauna Kea and to investigate the results of the federal court mandate to eradicate sheep on Mauna Kea to protect palila populations. Requires a report to the Legislature. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to AEN/WTL, WAM. |
GABBARD, ACASIO, CHANG, FEVELLA, MISALUCHA, Riviere |
AEN/WTL, WAM |
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SB2995
Cesspools; Wastewater Systems; Upgrades; Tax Credit; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CESSPOOLS.
Requires upgrades to cesspools at the time of sale and allows a tax credit for certain wastewater systems. Makes an appropriation. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to HTH/AEN, CPN/WAM. |
GABBARD |
HTH/AEN, CPN/WAM |
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SB2996 SD1 HD1
DLNR; Little Fire Ant; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ANTS.
Appropriates an unspecified sum to the Department of Land and Natural Resources (LNR402) for research, extension, and control of the little fire ant and other harmful ants. (HD1) |
(S)
4/27/2022- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-27-22 6:00PM; Conference Room 325. |
GABBARD, CHANG, INOUYE, MISALUCHA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Riviere |
AGR, FIN |
HB1518 |
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SB2997
Deposit Beverage Distributors; Glass Container Importers; Postconsumer Recycled Content; DOH
RELATING TO POSTCONSUMER RECYCLED CONTENT.
Requires deposit beverage distributors, glass container importers, and distributors or importers of beverage containers that sell, offer for sale, or distribute beverage containers in the State to meet minimum postconsumer recycled content requirements, beginning with a 12/31/2026 deadline. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to AEN, CPN. |
GABBARD |
AEN, CPN |
HB1642 |
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SB2998 SD1
DOH; Deposit Beverage Container Program; Auditor Recommendations; Risk-based Selection Process; Distributors; Redemption Centers
RELATING TO RECYCLING.
Requires the Department of Health to implement the Auditor's recommendations for the Deposit Beverage Container program, including developing a risk-based selection process to select reports submitted by certain distributors and redemption centers for audit. (SD1) |
(S)
4/27/2022- Act 012, 04/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1112). |
GABBARD |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
HB1641 |
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SB2999
Composting; Co-composting; Agricultural Districts; Permitted Uses; Environmental Health Specialist IV; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Permits composting and co-composting operations in agricultural districts. Appropriates funds to restore an environmental health specialist IV position to the solid and hazardous waste branch of the department of health. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to AEN/HTH, WAM. |
GABBARD, ACASIO, CHANG, LEE, MISALUCHA, WAKAI, Nishihara, Riviere |
AEN/HTH, WAM |
HB1992 |
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SB3000
Food Packaging; Firefighting Foam; Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances; Ban; Fines; Department of Health
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
Beginning July 1, 2023, bans the manufacture, sale, distribution, and use of wraps and liners, plates, food boats, pizza boxes, and firefighting foams that contain perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to AEN, CPN. |
GABBARD |
AEN, CPN |
HB1644 |
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SB3001 SD1
Sunscreen; Active Ingredients; Generally Recognized as Safe and Effective
RELATING TO SUNSCREEN.
Prohibits, beginning 1/1/2023, the sale, offer for sale, or distribution in the State of any sunscreen that contains active ingredients that are not generally recognized as safe and effective by the Food and Drug Administration, without a prescription issued by a licensed health care provider. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/1/2022- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
GABBARD, ACASIO, FEVELLA, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, Kanuha, Moriwaki, Riviere, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
AEN, CPN/JDC |
HB1519 |
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SB3002 SD1
State Departments; Department of Education; Procurement; Produce Contracts; Locally Sourced Products; Reporting Requirements
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Provides additional guidance and updates the reporting obligations for state departments, including the Department of Education, pursuant to Acts 175 and 176 (SLH 2021), which established programmatic goals for the purchase and procurement of locally sourced products. Effective 1/1/2023. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, ACASIO, CHANG, KANUHA, LEE, MISALUCHA, Nishihara, Riviere, Wakai |
GVO, WAM |
HB1525 |
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SB3003
Farmer Equity; Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers; Department of Agriculture
RELATING TO FARMER EQUITY.
Enhances farmer equity by ensuring inclusion of socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers in the development, implementation, and enforcement of food and agriculture laws, rule, policies, and programs. Requires an annual report to the legislature. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to AEN, WAM. |
GABBARD, ACASIO, CHANG, LEE, MISALUCHA, Wakai |
AEN, WAM |
HB1529 |
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SB3004 SD1 HD1 CD1
HDOA; Compost Reimbursement Program; Compost Reimbursement Program Manager; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO COMPOSTING.
Establishes and appropriates funds for a compost reimbursement program within the Department of Agriculture and for one full-time permanent compost reimbursement program manager position. Requires an annual progress report to the Legislature prior to each regular session. (CD1) |
(H)
7/12/2022- Act 302, on 07/12/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1431). |
GABBARD, ACASIO, CHANG, KANUHA, LEE, MISALUCHA, Riviere, Wakai |
EEP, FIN |
HB1528 |
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SB3005
Sustainable Agriculture; Cover Crops; Cover Crop Reimbursement Pilot Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE.
Establishes a three-year cover crop reimbursement pilot program to provide reimbursement to farming operations in the State for costs related to cover cropping. Establishes a cover crop reimbursement pilot program manager position within the department of agriculture to administer the program. Requires an annual report to the legislature. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
2/2/2022- The committee on AEN deferred the measure. |
GABBARD, ACASIO, CHANG, LEE, MISALUCHA, Nishihara, Riviere |
AEN, WAM |
HB1527 |
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SB3006
Electronic Devices; Manufacturers; Televisions; Recycling and Recovery
RELATING TO RECYCLING.
Changes the Electronic Waste and Television Recycling and Recovery Act to the Electronic Device Recycling and Recovery Act. Establishes electronic device manufacturer recycling goals and record keeping and reporting requirements for manufacturers and collectors. Requires collectors to register with the department of health. Amends and repeals various definitions, including repealing "covered electronic device" and "covered television" and creating a new "electronic device" definition. Expands the recycling and collection requirements of televisions to all electronic devices. Requires the recycling electronic device program to include, among other things, a description of the methods for the convenient collection of electronic devices. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to AEN/GVO, WAM/JDC. |
GABBARD, ACASIO, CHANG, MISALUCHA |
AEN/GVO, WAM/JDC |
HB1640 |
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SB3007
Pesticides; Buffer Zone; Restricted Use Pesticides; Consistent Unit of Measurement; Department of Agriculture
RELATING TO PESTICIDES.
Requires the department of agriculture to use consistent units of measurement in its summary to the public on the amounts of restricted use pesticides used. Effective 1/1/2023, establishes a one-half mile buffer zone for pesticides around schools and state and county public parks. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to AEN, WAM/WTL. |
GABBARD, ACASIO, Kanuha |
AEN, WAM/WTL |
HB1530 |
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SB3008
Environmental Health Specialist IV; Composting; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH.
Appropriates funds to restore an environmental health specialist IV position to the solid and hazardous waste branch of the department of health. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to AEN/HTH, WAM. |
GABBARD, ACASIO, CHANG, KANUHA, MISALUCHA, Riviere |
AEN/HTH, WAM |
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SB3009
Two-stroke Engines; Prohibition; Electric Engine Loan Program; Revolving Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TWO-STROKE ENGINES.
Bans the sale of two-stroke engines and new machines and vehicles operated by a two-stroke engine, effective January 1, 2024. Establishes the electric engine loan program and revolving fund. Makes an appropriation. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to AEN/CPN, WAM. |
GABBARD |
AEN/CPN, WAM |
HB1901 |
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SB3010
Wetland Protection; Wetlands; Natural Stormwater Infrastructure; Environmental Assessment; Housing Development
RELATING TO WETLAND PRESERVATION.
Amends provisions that exempt a proposed housing project of the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation from statutes, ordinances, charter provisions to include a requirement that the proposed project does not impact wetlands or natural stormwater infrastructure. Requires an environmental assessment for actions under the environmental impact statements law that propose any development that would impact wetlands or natural stormwater infrastructure. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to AEN/WTL, WAM. |
GABBARD |
AEN/WTL, WAM |
HB1902 |
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SB3011 SD1
Agricultural Leases; Disposition
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LEASES.
Updates certain state leasing statutes to maximize the benefit to the State of agricultural lands and to help the State achieve its economic and food production goals. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/18/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, CHANG, KANUHA, MISALUCHA, Kidani, Riviere |
AEN/WTL, WAM |
HB1993 |
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SB3012
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Visitor Green Fee Program; Hawaii Environmental Legacy Commission; Special Fund
RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
Require DLNR to establish a visitor green fee program to collect fees from nonresidents, to be used for the protection, restoration, and care of Hawaii's natural, cultural, and outdoor recreational resources and build the resilience of these resources to the impacts of climate change and local threats, in order to obtain a license to use state natural resources. Establishes the Hawaii environmental legacy commission to guide the disbursement of visitor green fee program funds. Establishes the Hawaii environmental legacy special fund. |
(S)
1/24/2022- Referred to EET/WTL, WAM. |
GABBARD, ACASIO, MISALUCHA, Riviere |
EET/WTL, WAM |
HB1802 |
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SB3013 SD1
Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE KAHO‘OLAWE ISLAND RESERVE COMMISSION.
Appropriates funds for the Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission and to fund two full-time equivalent permanent positions for the Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/18/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD, MISALUCHA, Riviere |
WTL/HWN, WAM |
HB1577 |
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SB3014
Mandatory Habitat Conservation Plans; Additional Requirements
RELATING TO HABITAT CONSERVATION PLANS.
Requires any person, before engaging in an activity with a high likelihood of resulting in an incidental take of a threatened or endangered species, to enter into a planning process with DLNR for the purpose of preparing and implementing a habitat conservation plan. Requires habitat conservation plans to include additional components. |
(S)
2/14/2022- The committee(s) on AEN/WTL deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 02-16-22 1:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. |
INOUYE, MORIWAKI, Gabbard, Nishihara |
AEN/WTL, JDC |
HB1979 |
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SB3015
Administrative Proceedings for Review; Cash or Protest Bond Amount
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Amends the cash or protest bond amount for parties initiating administrative proceedings for review of certain protest decisions. |
(S)
2/3/2022- The committee on GVO deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO, WAM |
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SB3016
Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Hawaii Public Wireless Safety Act; Radio Frequencies; Special Fund; Surcharge
RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC WIRELESS SAFETY ACT.
Establishes the Hawaii Public Wireless Safety Act to be administered by the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. |
(S)
2/9/2022- The committee on GVO deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO/CPN, WAM |
HB2244 |
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SB3017
Information Technology Workforce; Development; Data Collection; Department of Labor and Industrial Relations
RELATING TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY WORKFORCE.
Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to collect data relating to and necessary for development of a robust information technology workforce in Hawaii. |
(S)
1/26/2022- Referred to LCA, WAM. |
MISALUCHA, CHANG, DELA CRUZ, MORIWAKI, WAKAI |
LCA, WAM |
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SB3018 SD1
Homelessness; Housing; Services; Kauhale Program; Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
Requires the Hawaii Public Housing Authority, in consultation with the Department of Health and Department of Human Services to establish the kauhale program to provide individual or shared micro housing units and services to homeless individuals and families who meet the definition of homeless. Establishes an advisory committee. Requires reports to the Legislature. Exempts existing low-income rentals, tiny home villages, and kauhale from certain provisions for the duration of their underlying leases consistent with the Governor's 2015 and 2018 proclamations on homelessness. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/10/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
WAKAI, ACASIO, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MISALUCHA, Gabbard, Kidani, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
HOU/HMS, WAM |
HB1990 |
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SB3019 SD1 HD1
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement; Law Enforcement; Accreditation; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE CONSERVATION AND RESOURCES ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to pursue and obtain accreditation for the Conservation and Resources Enforcement Program from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(S)
4/20/2022- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 729). |
RIVIERE, INOUYE, MISALUCHA, SHIMABUKURO, Fevella, Ihara |
EEP/WAL, FIN |
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SB3020
DLNR; Invasive Species; Albizia; Tree Trimming; Waiahole Valley; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
Establishes a tree trimming division within the Department of Land and Natural Resources, which shall be responsible for the removal, trimming, or management of trees, including albizia trees, that pose a threat to lives, property, or infrastructure. Appropriates moneys and establishes 3.0 FTE positions for the establishment of the division. Directs the division to undertake as its first project the trimming of albizia trees within Waiahole Valley in the City and County of Honolulu. |
(S)
1/26/2022- Referred to WTL, WAM. |
RIVIERE, FEVELLA, MISALUCHA, Ihara, Inouye, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi, Wakai |
WTL, WAM |
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SB3021
Flood Hazard Reduction; Study; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Waiahole Valley; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FLOOD HAZARD MITIGATIONS.
Directs the Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife to conduct a study of flood hazards and stream management in Waiahole Valley. Appropriates funds to the Department of Land and Natural Resources. |
(S)
1/26/2022- Referred to WTL, WAM. |
RIVIERE, ACASIO, INOUYE, MISALUCHA, Fevella, Gabbard, Kidani, Moriwaki, Nishihara, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
WTL, WAM |
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SB3022
Government Records; Appointment; Office of Information Practices; Reports
RELATING TO THE UNIFORM INFORMATION PRACTICES ACT.
Requires agencies to appoint an officer or employee to be responsible for ensuring that all requests for access to government records for which disclosure is required are complied with in a timely manner. Requires the appointed officer or employee for each agency to prepare a monthly report that identifies all the requests for access to government records each agency received. |
(S)
1/26/2022- Referred to GVO, JDC/WAM. |
RIVIERE, CHANG, FEVELLA, Gabbard, Ihara, Moriwaki |
GVO, JDC/WAM |
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SB3023 SD1
Real Estate Brokers; Real Estate Commission; Illegal Transient Vacation Units; Whole-Home Short-Term Rentals; Prohibition
RELATING TO REAL ESTATE BROKERS.
Allows the Real Estate Commission to revoke or suspend a license, or fine a licensee, for advertising, promoting, representing, receiving any remuneration for, or offering for rent any transient vacation units and whole-home short-term rentals unless the unit or rental is permitted by the relevant county. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to LAT, CPC, JHA, referral sheet 24 |
RIVIERE, ACASIO, CHANG, FEVELLA, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, WAKAI, Kidani |
LAT, CPC, JHA |
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SB3024
Department of Education; University of Hawaii; School Facilities Authority; Permit Exemption; Repetitive Construction
RELATING TO PERMITS.
Establishes an exemption from county permit requirements for certain kinds of repetitive construction projects for facilities under the control of the Department of Education, University of Hawaii, and school facilities authority. |
(S)
1/26/2022- Referred to GVO/EDU/HRE, JDC . |
KEITH-AGARAN |
GVO/EDU/HRE, JDC |
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SB3025 SD2 HD1
Special Purpose Digital Currency Companies; Licensure; Division of Financial Institutions; Digital Currency Innovation Lab; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO DIGITAL CURRENCY LICENSING PROGRAM.
Beginning 1/1/2023, establishes a program for the licensure, regulation, and oversight of special purpose digital currency companies. Extends operations of companies in the digital currency innovation lab under certain circumstances. Appropriates funds out of the compliance resolution fund to implements the program. Effective 7/31/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/24/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Har, Kapela, Kong, LoPresti, McKelvey voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ohno excused (1). |
KEITH-AGARAN |
CPC, FIN |
HB2384 |
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SB3026
Expungement; Operating a Vehicle After Consuming a Measurable Amount of Alcohol; Property Offenses; Judiciary
RELATING TO EXPUNGEMENT.
Requires courts to, upon written request, expunge records of convictions for operating a vehicle after consuming a measurable amount of alcohol; persons under the age of twenty-one and certain property offenses if the offense occurred prior to 1997. |
(S)
1/26/2022- Referred to JDC . |
KEITH-AGARAN |
JDC |
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SB3027 SD2 HD1
Hawaii State Planning Act; Beach Assessment Study; Beach and Shoreline Restoration and Conservation Plan; Appropriation
RELATING TO BEACHES.
Includes in the State's policies for the physical environment under the Hawaii State Planning Act, the development of a statewide beach assessment study and a beach and shoreline restoration and conservation plan. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(S)
4/20/2022- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 729). |
KEITH-AGARAN |
WAL, FIN |
HB1831 |
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SB3028
Online Fantasy Sports Contests; Gambling; Exemption; Department of the Attorney General; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ONLINE FANTASY SPORTS.
Establishes an online fantasy sports contests registration and monitoring program under the department of the attorney general. Exempts registered online fantasy sports contests from state gambling laws. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/26/2022- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN |
JDC, WAM |
HB2004 |
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SB3029
Department of Agriculture; Animal Industry Special Fund
RELATING TO THE ANIMAL INDUSTRY SPECIAL FUND.
Adds new sources of revenues generated by the State Veterinary Laboratory and Animal Disease Control Branch as sources for the Animal Industry Special Fund. |
(S)
1/26/2022- Referred to AEN, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN, WAM |
HB2061 |
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SB3030
Agricultural Loans; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL LOANS.
Establishes the agricultural emergency loan revolving fund to be administered by the Department of Agriculture. Provides a separate source of funding for emergency agricultural loans. Makes an appropriation. |
(S)
1/26/2022- Referred to AEN, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN, WAM |
HB2062 |
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SB3031
Hemp; Agriculture
RELATING TO HEMP.
Repeals the sunset date of Act 14, Session Laws of Hawaii 2020. Amends section 141-43, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to clarify that the Department of Agriculture shall adopt rules to effectuate the purpose of its authority under chapter 141, part III, Hawaii Revised Statutes, and to extend the date through which the department's interim rules shall remain in effect. |
(S)
2/1/2022- Re-Referred to AEN, JDC/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN, JDC/WAM |
HB2063 |
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SB3032
Important Agricultural Land Qualified Agricultural Cost Tax Credit
RELATING TO THE IMPORTANT AGRICULTURAL LAND QUALIFIED AGRICULTURAL COST TAX CREDIT.
Reinstates and extends through the 2032 tax year, the duty of the Department of Agriculture to certify the amount of the Important Agricultural Lands Qualified Agricultural Cost Tax Credit for each taxable year. |
(S)
1/26/2022- Referred to AEN, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN, WAM |
HB2064 |
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SB3033
Department of Agriculture; Advisory Committee on Pesticides
RELATING TO THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON PESTICIDES.
Removes the statutory requirement to have representatives of the pineapple and sugar industries on the Advisory Committee on Pesticides and adds the statutory requirement to have representatives of the coffee and diversified agriculture industries on the Advisory Committee on Pesticides. |
(S)
1/26/2022- Referred to AEN, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN, WAM |
HB2065 |
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SB3034 SD2 HD1
Procurement; Competitive Sealed Bids; Joint Contractor or Subcontractor Listing
RELATING TO JOINT CONTRACTOR OR SUBCONTRACTOR LISTING.
Clarifies that the listing of joint contractors and subcontractors required for construction bids under the competitive sealed bidding process must include the name and information of the joint contractors or subcontractors who are engaged in the performance of the contract and required to be licensed under the contractor license law. Effective 7/1/2112. (HD1) |
(H)
3/24/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ohno excused (1). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVR, CPC |
HB2066 |
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SB3035
Apprenticeship Agreement Preference; procurement
RELATING TO THE APPRENTICESHIP AGREEMENT PREFERENCE.
Repeals the public works construction bid preference for parties to registered apprenticeship agreements provided by section 103-55.6, Hawaii Revised Statutes. |
(S)
1/26/2022- Referred to GVO/LCA, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO/LCA, WAM |
HB2067 |
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SB3036
Hawaii Products Preference; Construction Procurements
RELATING TO HAWAII PRODUCTS.
Exempts construction procurements from section 103D-1002, Hawaii Revised Statutes. |
(S)
1/26/2022- Referred to GVO, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO, WAM |
HB2068 |
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SB3037 SD1
Gifts, Reporting and Disposition of Gifts Received
RELATING TO GIFTS.
Defines the reporting and disposition requirements for protocol gifts received by members of the legislature or employees of the State. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO, JDC |
HB2069 |
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SB3038
Information Privacy and Security Council
RELATING TO INFORMATION PRIVACY AND SECURITY COUNCIL.
Amends section 487N-5(a), Hawaii Revised Statutes, to allow for each member of the Information Privacy and Security Council to designate a designee to act on the member's behalf in order to ensure quorum. |
(S)
4/27/2022- Act 011, 04/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1111). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HET, JHA |
HB2070 |
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SB3039 SD1
Procurement; Price or Cost Data; Small Purchase of Service; Treatment Purchase of Services; Community Council
RELATING TO PURCHASES OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.
Requires cost or pricing analysis for purchases of health and human services. Adds definition of "policy board." Increases the small purchase threshold for purchases of health and human services. Authorizes heads of purchasing agencies to issue requests for statement of qualifications and to establish lists of qualified providers for treatment purchase of services. Abolishes the Community Council for health and human services. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/16/2022- The committee(s) on GVR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVR, CPC, FIN |
HB2071 |
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SB3040 SD2 HD1 CD1
Procurement; Automation System; Transaction Fees; Qualified Community Rehabilitation Programs; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Authorizes the state procurement administrator to develop and administer procurement automation systems including methods to assess, charge, and collect a transaction fee for the use of the procurement automation systems to cover procurement automation system costs. Deletes language regarding qualified community rehabilitation programs made redundant by Act 55, SLH 2021. Appropriates funds for hiring of staff. (CD1) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 176, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1277). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVR, CPC, FIN |
HB2072 |
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SB3041 SD2 HD1 CD1
Claims Against the State ($)
MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CLAIMS AGAINST THE STATE, ITS OFFICERS, OR ITS EMPLOYEES.
Makes appropriations and approves payments for claims against the State, its officers, and its employees. (CD1) |
(H)
7/11/2022- Act 280, on 07/11/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1383). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
HB2073 |
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SB3042
Penal Code; Sentencing; Credit for Time of Detention Prior to Sentence
RELATING TO CREDIT FOR TIME OF DETENTION PRIOR TO SENTENCE.
Clarifies that defendants may not earn credit on a sentence imposed for a subsequent conviction for time being served on a previous felony conviction. |
(S)
1/26/2022- Referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC |
HB2074 |
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SB3043
Firearms; Permits; Registration; Firearms Inspections
RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Amends section 134-2, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to increase the time a permit to acquire a firearm can be used from 10 days to 30 days. Amends section 134-3, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to eliminate physical inspection of firearms generally, but requires physical inspection of firearms brought into the State, firearms involved in private sales or transfers, and firearms and firearm receivers with engraved or embedded serial numbers. |
(S)
2/3/2022- The committee on PSM deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC |
HB2075 |
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SB3044 SD1 HD1
Tobacco Manufacturer Qualified Escrow Funds; Assignment to the State
RELATING TO TOBACCO MANUFACTURER QUALIFIED ESCROW FUNDS.
Provides a mechanism to assign nonparticipating tobacco manufacturers' qualified escrow fund balances to the State. Provides a mechanism for the financial institution acting as the escrow agent of the qualified escrow fund to petition the courts to authorize transfer of funds to the State when the qualified escrow fund is abandoned. (HD1) |
(H)
6/17/2022- Act 093, on 06/17/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1193). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
HB2076 |
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SB3045
Employees of the Department of the Attorney General; Exempt
RELATING TO EMPLOYEES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL.
Converts the positions of the administrator of the Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center and the chief special investigator of the Department of the Attorney General from civil service status to exempt status. |
(S)
1/26/2022- Referred to JDC/LCA, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC/LCA, WAM |
HB2077 |
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SB3046 SD1 HD2
Department of the Attorney General; Emergency Appropriation ($)
MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL.
Makes an emergency appropriation to the department of the attorney general for use in major litigation involving the State. Extends the lapsing date to 6/30/2023. (HD2) |
(S)
5/6/2022- Act 021, 05/05/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1121). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
HB2078 |
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SB3047
Sovereign Immunity
RELATING TO SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY.
Amends section 662-15, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to provide that chapter 662 shall not apply to any claim that an act or omission caused or contributed to, directly or indirectly, a person contracting coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) or its variants. Provides for retroactive application to January 1, 2020. Provides that any waiver of sovereign immunity with respect to claims that an act or omission caused or contributed to, directly or indirectly, an individual contracting COVID-19 or its variants that accrued on or after January 1, 2020, is expressly withdrawn. |
(S)
1/26/2022- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC, WAM |
HB2079 |
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SB3048 SD2 HD1 CD2
State Funds; Rental Housing Revolving Fund; Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund; Housing Finance Programs; HHFDC; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO STATE FUNDS.
Authorizes the transfer of excess funds from the Rental Housing Revolving Fund to the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund. Appropriates funds into and out of the Rental Housing Revolving Fund. Provides that the Rental Housing Revolving Fund may be used for the HHFDC's housing finance programs. Establishes two full-time equivalent (2.0 FTE) housing finance specialist positions. Appropriates funds to the HHFDC for computer software and hardware; information technology improvements; videoconferencing improvements; and scanning and digitization equipment, services, and warranties. (CD1) |
(H)
7/6/2022- Act 236, on 07/01/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1338). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HSG, FIN |
HB2080 |
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SB3049 SD1
Employer Information; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism
RELATING TO EMPLOYER INFORMATION.
Amends section 201-13.8, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to allow the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to collect and analyze employer information and data. (SD1) |
(S)
2/18/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EET, JDC |
HB2081 |
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SB3050
"Hawaii Made"; "Made in Hawaii"; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to promote the acquisition of appropriate patents and copyrights for "Hawaii Made" products and to conduct a study and prepare a plan for the promotion and enforcement of either a "Hawaii Made" or "Made in Hawaii" program and evaluate which name to use. |
(S)
1/26/2022- Referred to EET, CPN/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EET, CPN/WAM |
HB2082 |
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SB3051
Tax Credit for Research Activities
RELATING TO TAX CREDIT FOR RESEARCH ACTIVITIES.
Consolidates the survey and the certification requirements for the research activities tax credit, requires the certification based on the date a complete application is received subject to certain conditions, and adds a cap for an eligible taxpayer and the taxpayer's related entities. |
(S)
1/26/2022- Referred to EET, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EET, WAM |
HB2083 |
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SB3052
Important Agricultural Lands
RELATING TO IMPORTANT AGRICULTURAL LANDS.
Repeals the provision for farm dwelling and farm employee housing on Important Agricultural Lands and adopts a new provision for farm cluster housing as an incentive for the designation of lands as Important Agricultural Lands pursuant to chapter 205, Hawaii Revised Statutes. |
(S)
1/26/2022- Referred to AEN/WTL, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN/WTL, WAM |
HB2084 |
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SB3053
Tax Increment Bonds; Constitutional Amendment (ConAm)
PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE VII, SECTIONS 12 AND 13, OF THE HAWAII CONSTITUTION TO EXPRESSLY PROVIDE THAT THE LEGISLATURE MAY AUTHORIZE THE COUNTIES TO ISSUE TAX INCREMENT BONDS AND TO EXCLUDE TAX INCREMENT BONDS FROM DETERMINATIONS OF THE FUNDED DEBT OF THE COUNTIES.
Proposes amendments to the Constitution of the State of Hawaii to expressly provide that the legislature may authorize political subdivisions, such as counties, to issue tax increment bonds and to exclude tax increment bonds in calculating the debt limit of the political subdivisions. |
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1/26/2022- Referred to GVO/JDC, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO/JDC, WAM |
HB2085 |
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SB3054 SD1 HD1 CD1
Hawaii Film and Creative Industries Development Special Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE HAWAII FILM AND CREATIVE INDUSTRIES DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL FUND.
Expands the funding sources and authorized uses of the Hawaii film and creative industries development special fund. Makes an appropriation out of the special fund. (CD1) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 193, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1294). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
ECD, FIN |
HB2086 |
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SB3055
Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit
RELATING TO THE MOTION PICTURE, DIGITAL MEDIA, AND FILM PRODUCTION INCOME TAX CREDIT.
Extends current sunset date of the motion picture, digital media, and film production income tax credit from January 1, 2026, to January 1, 2032. |
(S)
1/26/2022- Referred to EET, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EET, WAM |
HB2087 |
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SB3056
Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority; Property Assessed Financing; Cesspool Upgrade and Conversion; Property Resilience; Environmental and Economic Development Financing ($)
RELATING TO FINANCING.
Creates the environmental and economic development revolving loan fund under the administration of the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority. Allows property owners to finance qualified improvements through a non-ad valorem property assessment. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/28/2022- Re-Referred to AEN, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN, WAM |
HB2088 |
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SB3057 SD2 HD1
Renewable Portfolio Standards; Electricity; Electric Utility Companies; Report
RELATING TO RENEWABLE PORTFOLIO STANDARDS.
Requires electric utility companies to track and annually report data and trends on customer retention and attrition to further inform the calculation of renewable portfolio standards. Amends the definition of "renewable portfolio standard" to be a percentage of electrical energy generation, rather than sales, excluding customer-sited, grid connected generation that does not produce renewable energy. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/22/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott excused (1). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EEP, CPC |
HB2089 |
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SB3058
Zero Emission Vehicle Transportation; Public Utilities Commission
RELATING TO ZERO EMISSION TRANSPORTATION.
Establishes a zero-emission transportation rebate program within the Public Utilities Commission to enable low- and moderate-income families greater access to zero-emission vehicles by providing a rebate on the point-of-sale purchase price of zero-emission vehicles. |
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1/26/2022- Referred to EET/TRS, CPN/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EET/TRS, CPN/WAM |
HB2090 |
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SB3059
Public Employment Cost Items ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Unit (1) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal year 2022-2023. |
(S)
1/26/2022- Referred to LCA, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LCA, WAM |
HB2091 |
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SB3060
Public Employment Cost Items ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Unit (2) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal year 2022-2023. |
(S)
1/26/2022- Referred to LCA, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LCA, WAM |
HB2092 |
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SB3061
Public Employment Cost Items ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Unit (3) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal year 2022-2023. |
(S)
1/26/2022- Referred to LCA, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LCA, WAM |
HB2093 |
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SB3062
Public Employment Cost Items ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Unit (4) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal year 2022-2023. |
(S)
1/26/2022- Referred to LCA, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LCA, WAM |
HB2094 |
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SB3063
Public Employment Cost Items ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Unit (6) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal year 2022-2023. |
(S)
1/26/2022- Referred to LCA, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LCA, WAM |
HB2095 |
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SB3064
Public Employment Cost Items ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Unit (8) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal year 2022-2023. |
(S)
1/26/2022- Referred to LCA, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LCA, WAM |
HB2096 |
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SB3065
Public Employment Cost Items ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Unit (9) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2021-2023. |
(S)
1/26/2022- Referred to LCA, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LCA, WAM |
HB2097 |
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SB3066
Public Employment Cost Items ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Unit (10) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal year 2022-2023. |
(S)
1/26/2022- Referred to LCA, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LCA, WAM |
HB2098 |
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SB3067
Public Employment Cost Items ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Unit (11) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal biennium 2021-2023. |
(S)
1/26/2022- Referred to LCA, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LCA, WAM |
HB2099 |
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SB3068
Public Employment Cost Items ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Unit (13) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal year 2022-2023. |
(S)
1/26/2022- Referred to LCA, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LCA, WAM |
HB2100 |
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SB3069
Public Employment Cost Items ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT COST ITEMS.
Provides appropriations for collective bargaining cost items for the members of Unit (14) and their excluded counterparts, including the cost of salary adjustments negotiated between the State and the bargaining unit representative for fiscal year 2022-2023. |
(S)
1/26/2022- Referred to LCA, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LCA, WAM |
HB2101 |
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SB3070
Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund Medicare Part B Premium Reimbursement
RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND MEDICARE PART B PREMIUM REIMBURSEMENT.
Amends section 87A-23, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to exclude medicare income related monthly adjustment amounts reimbursement by the State and counties for retired employees hired after June 30, 2022, and their spouses. |
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1/26/2022- Referred to LCA, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LCA, WAM |
HB2102 |
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SB3071
Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund Spousal Medicare Part B Premium Reimbursement
RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND SPOUSAL MEDICARE PART B PREMIUM REIMBURSEMENT.
Amends section 87A-23, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to exclude medicare reimbursement by the State and counties for the spouses of retired employees hired after June 30, 2022. |
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1/26/2022- Referred to LCA, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LCA, WAM |
HB2103 |
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SB3072 SD2 HD1
EUTF; Uniform Information Practices Act; Disclosure of Information
RELATING TO THE HAWAII EMPLOYER-UNION HEALTH BENEFITS TRUST FUND INVESTMENTS.
Exempts the Hawaii employer-union health benefits trust fund from being required to disclose certain types of alternative investment fund information under the Uniform Information Practices Act. (HD1) |
(H)
6/17/2022- Act 075, on 06/17/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1175). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LAT, FIN |
HB2104 |
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SB3073
Employees' Retirement System; Service-Connected Disability; Accidental Death
RELATING TO EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM DISABILITY RETIREMENT.
Clarifies the Employees' Retirement System's eligibility requirement definitions for service-connected disability and accidental death benefits. |
(S)
1/26/2022- Referred to LCA/JDC, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LCA/JDC, WAM |
HB2105 |
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SB3074 SD1
Emergency and Budget Reserve Fund; Appropriation ($)
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE EMERGENCY AND BUDGET RESERVE FUND.
Makes a general fund appropriation for fiscal year 2021-2022 to further capitalize the Emergency and Budget Reserve Fund. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
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3/10/2022- Referred to FIN, referral sheet 24 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
FIN |
HB2106 |
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SB3075 SD2 HD2 CD1
Franchise Tax; Compliance Resolution Fund; Division of Financial Institutions
RELATING TO FRANCHISE TAX.
Ensures that the Compliance Resolution Fund receives $2,000,000 of the revenues collected under the franchise tax for use by the Division of Financial Institutions of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Requires excess revenues collected under the franchise tax to be deposited into the general fund. (CD1) |
(H)
6/17/2022- Act 072, on 06/17/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1172). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPC, FIN |
HB2107 |
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SB3076
Digital Currency Companies; Licensure; Division of Financial Institutions ($)
RELATING TO SPECIAL PURPOSE DIGITAL CURRENCY LICENSURE.
Establishes a program for the licensure, regulation, and oversight of digital currency companies. |
(S)
2/8/2022- The committee on EET deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN/EET, WAM |
HB2108 |
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SB3077 SD1 HD2 CD1
Barbering and Cosmetology Licensing Act; Board of Barbering and Cosmetology; Licensing; Regulation
RELATING TO THE BARBERING AND COSMETOLOGY LICENSING ACT.
Adds and updates definitions to satisfy current industry practice needs. Aligns and remedies inconsistencies between chapters on barbering and beauty culture. Removes the five-year license requirement for barber and beauty operator board of barbering and cosmetology member seats. Raises fees for penalties and disciplinary actions and removes medical clearance requirements. (CD1) |
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6/17/2022- Act 073, on 06/17/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1173). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPC, JHA, FIN |
HB2109 |
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SB3078 SD1 HD1
One Call Center; Excavation; Advance Warning
RELATING TO ADVANCE WARNING FOR EXCAVATION.
Applies the existing advance warning requirements to excavators operating on residential properties and clarifies various excavation requirements and reporting procedures. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD1) |
(S)
4/27/2022- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-28-22 1:30PM; Conference Room 224. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPC, JHA |
HB2110 |
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SB3079 SD1
Limited License, Travel Insurance, Administrator, Third Party Administrator, Dental Insurer, Dental Service Corporation, Surety Bond, Annual Report, Audited Financial Statement, Annuity, Annuity Recommendation, Consumer Profile Information, Producer, Insurer, Intermediary, Material Conflict of Interest
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
Amends various portions of title 24 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to update and improve existing provisions. (SD1) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to CPC, referral sheet 24 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPC |
HB2111 |
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SB3080 SD1
Credit for Reinsurance, Reciprocal Jurisdiction, Covered Agreement, Reinsurance, Reinsurance Agreement, Assuming Insurer, Ceding Insurer, and National Association of Insurance Commissioners
RELATING TO CREDIT FOR REINSURANCE.
Amends various sections of article 4A of chapter 431, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to maintain accreditation with the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. (SD1) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to CPC, referral sheet 24 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPC |
HB2112 |
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SB3081
Money Transmitters; Application; Criminal History Record Check; Chapter 489D
RELATING TO MONEY TRANSMITTERS.
Minimizes regulatory burden and eliminates redundancy for money transmitter applicants of the duplicative criminal background checks in the state and federal systems. |
(S)
2/14/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN, JDC |
HB2113 |
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SB3082 SD1 HD1
Mortgage Rescue Fraud Prevention Act; Foreclosures; Distressed Property Consultant; Mortgage Assistance Relief Service
RELATING TO MORTGAGE RESCUE FRAUD.
Amends the definitions of a "distressed property consultant" and "mortgage assistance relief service" in the mortgage rescue fraud prevention act. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/22/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott excused (1). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPC, JHA |
HB2114 |
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SB3083
Mortgage Servicers; Surety Bond; Chapter 454M
RELATING TO MORTGAGE SERVICERS.
Authorizes the Commissioner of Financial Institutions (Commissioner) to modify or waive requirements in chapter 454M, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to implement changes and improvements made to the NMLS. |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to CPC, referral sheet 24 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPC |
HB2115 |
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SB3084 HD1 CD1
Elevator Mechanics; Elevator Mechanics Licensing Board; Composition
RELATING TO THE ELEVATOR MECHANICS LICENSING BOARD COMPOSITION.
Amends the composition of the Elevator Mechanics Licensing Board to replace the ex-officio Department of Labor and Industrial Relations member with a licensed elevator mechanic member. (CD1) |
(H)
6/17/2022- Act 074, on 06/17/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1174). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPC |
HB2116 |
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SB3085 SD2 HD2 CD1
Department of Defense; Hawaii National Guard; The Hawaii Code of Military Justice
RELATING TO THE HAWAII CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE.
Adopts a new Hawaii Code of Military Justice to promote order and discipline in the state military forces by fostering an independent military justice system and updating nonjudicial punishment and courts-martial procedures. Effective 1/1/2023. (CD1) |
(H)
7/12/2022- Act 286, on 07/12/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1415). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CMV, JHA, FIN |
HB2117 |
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SB3086
Cybersecurity; Department of Defense; Office of Homeland Security
RELATING TO CYBERSECURITY.
Updates and provides clarification to reflect the existence of the Hawaii State Cybersecurity Program, which is administered by the Hawaii Office of Homeland Security. Eliminates the state cybersecurity, economic, education, and infrastructure security coordinator position. |
(S)
3/2/2022- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC/WAM |
HB2118 |
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SB3087 SD1 HD2 CD1
Emergency Management Assistance Compact; Hawaii Emergency Management Agency
RELATING TO THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE COMPACT.
Creates a new Emergency Management Assistance Compact. Repeals the existing Emergency Management Assistance Compact. (CD1) |
(H)
6/17/2022- Act 101, on 06/17/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1201). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PDP, CMV, JHA, FIN |
HB2119 |
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SB3088 SD1
Department of Defense; Hawaii Emergency Management Agency
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
Amends sections 127A-1(a), -2, -3(e), - 12(b), - 16(e), -19(a), (b), and (c), Hawaii Revised Statutes, to be consistent with the current practices, policies, and procedures of the State Emergency Management Program and with the prevailing emergency management best practices. Adds wordings that highlight the intent of the State, Governor, and emergency management agencies to address environmental and climate impacts on emergency management. (SD1) |
(S)
2/18/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM/AEN, JDC/WAM |
HB2120 |
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SB3089 SD2 HD2 CD1
Emergency Management; State of Emergency; Emergency Powers; Price Control
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
Clarifies that powers granted for emergency purposes shall not inconsistent with the state constitution. Provides for greater clarity and specificity regarding the scope of suspensions of law. Authorizes the governor to require counties to obtain approval before issuing any emergency order, rule, or proclamation. Clarifies the legal framework governing the extension and termination of emergency periods. Allows the legislature to terminate a state of emergency or local state of emergency. Clarifies that the governor may re-declare a state of emergency that has been terminated. Specifies when certain prohibitions during an emergency or a severe warning expire. Defines "severe warning". (CD1) |
(H)
7/12/2022- Vetoed (Gov. Msg. No. 1403). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PDP, JHA |
HB2121 |
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SB3090 SD1 HD1 CD1
Federal Indirect Overhead Reimbursements; Department of Education; State Public Charter School Commission
RELATING TO FEDERAL INDIRECT OVERHEAD REIMBURSEMENTS.
Broadens the purposes for which indirect costs incurred by the Department of Education, State Public Charter School Commission, or a charter authorizer from federal grants may be reimbursed. (CD1) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 225, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1326). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDN, FIN |
HB2122 |
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SB3091 SD2 HD1 CD1
Department of Education; Profit and School Credit for Students; School Commercial Enterprises
RELATING TO OPTIONS FOR STUDENTS IN DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SCHOOLS.
Broadens the scope of profit-making operations students may engage in at schools to include commercial enterprises, while ensuring that engagement in commercial enterprises shall be related to the primary educational purposes of the school, career pathway, academy, or program. Allows students to receive school credit, compensation, or both, when they engage in profit-making operations. (CD1) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 148, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1249). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDN, FIN |
HB2123 |
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SB3092 SD1 HD1 CD1
DOE; Commercial Enterprises; Student Interns; Revenue and Expenditures
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES IN SCHOOLS.
Deems student interns engaging in commercial enterprises to be employees of the State of Hawaii. Allows the Department of Education to use revenue generated from commercial enterprises. (CD1) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 149, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1250). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDN, FIN |
HB2124 |
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SB3093 SD1
Harassment of an Educational Worker; Misdemeanor
RELATING TO OFFICIAL SCHOOL BUSINESS.
Creates a misdemeanor offense under certain circumstances for disrupting or interfering with the administration or functions of any school, school administration office, or school board. (SD1) |
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2/15/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDU, JDC |
HB2125 |
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SB3094 SD2 HD1
DOE; Virtual School; Appropriation ($)
MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR A VIRTUAL SCHOOL.
Makes an emergency appropriation for a department of education virtual school and authorizes the director of finance to issue general obligation bonds. Effective 7/1/2051. (HD1) |
(S)
4/20/2022- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 729). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDN, FIN |
HB2126 |
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SB3095 SD1 HD1
DOE; Maintenance Base Yard; Emergency Appropriation; General Obligation Bonds ($)
MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR A MAINTENANCE BASE YARD.
Provides an emergency appropriation for the department of education to build a new maintenance base yard. Effective 7/1/2051. (HD1) |
(S)
4/20/2022- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 729). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDN, FIN |
HB2127 |
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SB3096 SD1 HD2
DOE; Agriculture; Innovation; Emergency Appropriation ($)
MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR AN AGRICULTURE INNOVATION CENTER.
Provides an emergency appropriation for the department of education to build an agriculture innovation center. Effective 7/1/2051. (HD2) |
(S)
4/20/2022- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 729). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AGR, EDN, FIN |
HB2128 |
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SB3097
Department of Education; Professional Development; Teachers ($)
RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS.
Provides an appropriation for the department of education to provide twenty-one additional hours of professional development for teachers. |
(S)
1/26/2022- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDU, WAM |
HB2129 |
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SB3098 SD1 HD1
DOE; Lead Abatement; Emergency Appropriation ($)
MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR LEAD ABATEMENT.
Makes an emergency appropriation for lead abatement measures at Department of Education elementary schools. (HD1) |
(S)
5/6/2022- Act 022, 05/05/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1122). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
EDN, FIN |
HB2130 |
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SB3099 SD1
Earned Income Tax Credit
RELATING TO EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT.
Extends the availability of the state earned income tax credit until tax year 2028. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
ECD, FIN |
HB2131 |
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SB3100
Constitutional Tax Refund for Resident Taxpayers
RELATING TO CONSTITUTIONAL TAX REFUND FOR RESIDENT TAXPAYERS..
Creates a one-time income tax refund for resident taxpayers that shall be refunded to implement the provision of article VII, section 6, of the Constitution of the State of Hawaii. |
(S)
2/2/2022- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAM |
HB2132 |
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SB3101 SD2
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Homestead Development; General Excise Tax; Use Tax; Exemption
RELATING TO TAX EXEMPTION.
Exempts any homestead development for the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands from the general excise tax and use tax. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
HB2133 |
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SB3102
Counties; Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Infrastructure
RELATING TO COUNTIES.
Requires counties within sixty days to maintain infrastructure, under specified conditions, as part of any housing development for the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands. |
(S)
1/26/2022- Referred to GVO/HWN, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO/HWN, WAM |
HB2134 |
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SB3103 SD1
Historic Preservation; DHHL; Project Reviews of Proposed State Projects
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEWS.
Allows the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to assume historic preservation review of the effect of any proposed project for lands under its jurisdiction, except for projects affecting properties listed or nominated for inclusion in the Hawaii register of historic places or the national register of historic places. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 24 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, JHA |
HB2135 |
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SB3104
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Interim rules
RELATING TO INTERIM ADMINISTRATIVE RULES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Allows the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands after beneficiary consultation and upon approval by the Hawaiian Homes Commission to issue interim rules that shall be exempt from the public notice, public hearing, and gubernatorial approval requirements of chapter 91, Hawaii Revised Statutes. The interim rules shall be effective for not more than eighteen months. |
(S)
2/9/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HWN, JDC |
HB2136 |
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SB3105
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Adoption
RELATING TO ADOPTION.
Allows an adopted individual to benefit both by relationship through a natural parent and through an adoptive parent in a disposition or other designation as provided for in accordance with the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, as amended, or administrative rules. Allows the adopted individual and individual's natural family to continue having the same familial relationship. |
(S)
2/9/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HWN, JDC |
HB2137 |
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SB3106 SD2 HD1
DHS; Civil Service; Exemptions
RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM CIVIL SERVICE FOR POSITIONS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
Permanently exempts certain positions in the department of human services from civil service. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD1) |
(S)
4/27/2022- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-29-22 11:00AM; Conference Room 224. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHH, FIN |
HB2138 |
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SB3107 SD2
Residential Landlord-Tenant Code; Application Screening Fee; Tenant Report; Credit Report
RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.
Allows a landlord, when processing an application to rent residential property, to charge an application screening fee up to a maximum of $25 for the cost of requesting a tenant report or credit report for a potential tenant. Requires landlords to refund any unused amount of the application screening fee and, upon request, provide a receipt of the fee and a copy of any report obtained via the screening process to the applicant. (SD2) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to HSG, CPC, referral sheet 24 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HSG, CPC |
HB2139 |
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SB3108
Homelessness; Housing; Ohana Zones pilot program; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO OHANA ZONES.
Extends the Ohana Zones pilot program to June 30, 2026. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/26/2022- Referred to HMS/HOU, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HMS/HOU, WAM |
HB2140 |
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SB3109
Department of Human Services; Legislative Reports.
RELATING TO REPORTS TO THE LEGISLATURE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
Removes outdated reporting requirements for the Department of Human Services, including the Office of Youth Services. Effective upon approval. |
(S)
2/17/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HMS, JDC/WAM |
HB2141 |
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SB3110 SD2 HD1 CD1
Department of Human Services; Child Care Grant Program Special Fund; Child Care Facilities; Grants
RELATING TO CHILD CARE GRANT PROGRAMS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
Renames the Preschool Grant Program Special Fund as the Child Care Grant Program Special Fund. Authorizes the Child Care Grant Program Special Fund to be used to give grants to child care facilities. Changes the legislative report due date for the Preschool Open Doors Special Fund and Child Care Grant Program Special Fund. Removes from the statutes governing the Preschool Open Doors Special Fund and Child Care Grant Program Special Fund, language allowing expenditures from the funds to be made without appropriation, to conform to state constitutional provisions. (CD1) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 128, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1229). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHH, FIN |
HB2142 |
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SB3111 SD2 HD1 CD1
Department of Human Servicers; Department of Education; Department of Health; Family Resource Centers; Pilot Program; Coordinator; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FAMILY RESOURCE CENTERS.
Establishes the Family Resource Centers Pilot Program within the Department of Human Services. Requires the Departments of Human Services, Education, and Health to coordinate with public and private entities to develop and implement family resource centers. Establishes one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) Family Resource Centers Coordinator position. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Repeals 6/30/2027. (CD1) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 129, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1230). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHH, FIN |
HB2143 |
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SB3112 SD1 HD1
Department of Human Services; Criminal History Background Checks; Employees; Contractors; Minors; Young Adults; Vulnerable Adults
RELATING TO BACKGROUND CHECKS.
Authorizes the department of human services to conduct comprehensive background checks on current and prospective employees, volunteers, and contractors, and a contractor's employees, agents, or volunteers, in positions that require them to be in close proximity to certain minors, young adults, or vulnerable adults who are receiving services or benefits from the department of human services. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD1) |
(H)
3/24/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ohno excused (1). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHH, JHA |
HB2144 |
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SB3113 SD2 HD1
Executive Office on Aging; Kupuna Care; Kupuna Caregivers; Kupuna Care and Caregiver Support Services
RELATING TO KUPUNA CARE PROGRAM.
Incorporates the kupuna caregivers program into the kupuna care program and adds services for care recipients, caregivers, and employed caregivers. (HD1) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 160, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1261). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
FIN |
HB2145 |
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SB3114 SD2 HD1
Marriage; License to Solemnize; Fees; Department of Health; Vital Statistics Improvement Special Fund
RELATING TO MARRIAGE LICENSES.
Establishes a $25 fee for all licenses to solemnize a marriage to be deposited into the vital statistics improvement special fund. Requires the department of health to account for the collection and deposit of the fee into the vital statistics improvement special fund. Repeals fees related to obtaining a license to solemnize civil marriage ceremonies. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(S)
4/28/2022- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-29-22 3:00PM; Conference Room 325. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA, FIN |
HB2146 |
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SB3115
Municipal Solid Waste Landfills; Permits
RELATING TO MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE LANDFILL PERMITS.
Clarifies that federal municipal solid waste landfills are subject to Department of Health permitting. |
(S)
1/26/2022- Referred to AEN/HTH/PSM, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
AEN/HTH/PSM, JDC |
HB2147 |
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SB3116
Water Pollution Control; Water Quality Certification and Enforcement; Penalties; Department of Health
RELATING TO WATER POLLUTION CONTROL.
Adds, amends, and re-organizes sections in chapter 342D, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to include wetlands in the definition of State waters; clarifies the Director of Health's responsibility as a certifying agency; and increases maximum statutory civil penalties to match the amounts of federal penalties and the state penalty in section 342B-47(d), Hawaii Revised Statutes. |
(S)
1/31/2022- Re-Referred to HTH/AEN/WTL, JDC/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HTH/AEN/WTL, JDC/WAM |
HB2148 |
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SB3117
Newborn; Newborn Hearing Screening; Newborn Hearing Diagnosis; Diagnostic Audiologic Evaluation
RELATING TO NEWBORN HEARING SCREENING AND DIAGNOSIS.
Amends the newborn hearing screening statute to mandate reporting of diagnostic audiologic evaluation results to improve hearing follow-up of infants. Updates definitions and terminology. |
(S)
1/26/2022- Referred to HTH, CPN. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HTH, CPN |
HB2149 |
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SB3118 SD2
Flavored Tobacco Products; Sale; Ban
RELATING TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
Bans the sale of flavored tobacco products and mislabeled e liquid products. Establishes fines. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to HHH, CPC, referral sheet 24 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHH, CPC |
HB2150 |
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SB3119
Unlawful Shipment of Tobacco Products; E liquid; Electronic Smoking Devices; License Fee; Retail Permit Fee
RELATING TO TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
Establishes the offense of unlawful shipment of tobacco products. Includes e-liquid and electronic smoking devices within the definition of "tobacco products", as used in the cigarette tax and tobacco tax law. Increases the license fee for persons engaged as wholesalers or dealers of cigarettes and tobacco products. Increases the retail tobacco permit fee for retailers engaged in the retail sale of cigarettes and tobacco products. Repeals certain provisions of the Hawaii Revised Statutes relating to electronic smoking devices. Effective January 1, 2023. |
(S)
1/26/2022- Referred to HTH, CPN/JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HTH, CPN/JDC |
HB2151 |
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SB3120 SD2
Office of Healthcare Assurance Special Fund; Ceiling
RELATING TO THE OFFICE OF HEALTHCARE ASSURANCE SPECIAL FUND.
Repeals the ceiling of the Office of Healthcare Assurance Special Fund to meet expanding program needs and diminish dependence on the general fund. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to HHH, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHH, FIN |
HB2152 |
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SB3121 SD2 HD1 CD1
Statewide Parking Program for Persons with Disabilities; Funding; Disability and Communication Access Board Special Fund; Accessible Parking Special Account
RELATING TO FUNDING FOR PARKING FOR DISABLED PERSONS.
Establishes an Accessible Parking Special Account within the Disability and Communication Access Board Special Fund. Increases the state annual vehicle registration fee by $1 and requires that $1 from each annual vehicle registration fee be deposited into the Accessible Parking Special Account. Requires all costs associated with the Statewide Parking for Persons with Disabilities program to be appropriated from the Accessible Parking Special Account beginning July 1, 2023. Effective 1/1/2023. (CD1) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 161, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1262). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRN, FIN |
HB2153 |
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SB3122
Hawaii Health Systems Corporation; Oahu Region; Department of Health; Transition; Working Group; Appropriation. ($)
RELATING TO ACT 212, SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII 2021.
Extends the deadline to complete the transfer of the Oahu regional health care system from the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation to the Department of Health. Appropriates moneys. |
(S)
1/26/2022- Referred to HTH, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HTH, WAM |
HB2154 |
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SB3123 SD1
Birth Defects Program; Birth Defects Special Fund; Vital Statistics Improvement Special Fund; Marriage License Fee
RELATING TO FEES.
Amends the marriage license statute to support the Hawaii Birth Defects Program, modernization of the vital statistics system, operating costs of marriage license agents, and spouse and child abuse programs of the Department of Human Services and of the Judiciary. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/18/2022- Re-Referred to HTH, JDC/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HTH, JDC/WAM |
HB2155 |
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SB3124 SD1 HD1
Department of Health; Emergency Appropriation; Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility ($)
MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR COSTS RESULTING FROM THE RELEASE OF PETROLEUM FROM THE RED HILL BULK FUEL STORAGE FACILITY.
Makes an emergency appropriation to the department of health for response activities and enforcement relating to the petroleum leaks at the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility. (HD1) |
(S)
5/31/2022- Act 029, 05/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1129). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHH/EEP, FIN |
HB2156 |
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SB3125 SD1
Emergency Appropriation; Department of Health ($)
MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR COVID-19 VACCINATIONS.
Makes an emergency appropriation to fund coronavirus disease 2019 vaccination activities. (SD1) |
(H)
4/5/2022- Received from Governor re: Recommended for Immediate Passage (Gov. Msg. No. 17).
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KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PDP/HHH, FIN |
HB2157 |
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SB3126 SD2 HD2 CD1
Director of Labor and Industrial Relations; Boiler and Elevator Safety Law; Owner-User Inspection Organizations
RELATING TO THE BOILER AND ELEVATOR SAFETY LAW.
Requires the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations to appoint a Chief Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspector. Allows the Director to authorize qualified boiler inspectors who are in the exclusive employment of an owner-user inspection organization to perform safety inspections of pressure retaining items. Extends the time by which the Director is required to reimburse the general fund for the initial appropriation made to the Boiler and Elevator Revolving Fund from ten to thirteen years from the date that the fund was established. (CD1) |
(H)
6/17/2022- Act 102, on 06/17/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1202). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LAT, CPC, FIN |
HB2158 |
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SB3127 SD1
Hawaii Workforce Development Council; Hawaii Workforce Development Board; Conflict of Interest
RELATING TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDS.
Renames the Hawaii Workforce Development Council as the Hawaii Workforce Development Board. Requires the Governor to appoint an Executive Director of the Board from a list of three nominees submitted by the Board. Prohibits members of the Hawaii Workforce Development Board and local workforce development boards from engaging in any activity determined by the Governor to constitute a conflict of interest as provided in the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014 or chapter 84, Hawaii Revised Statutes. (SD1) |
(S)
3/2/2022- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LCA, JDC/WAM |
HB2159 |
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SB3128 SD2 HD1
Hawaii Employment Security Law; Employer Contributions; Adequate Reserve Fund; Benefit Cost Rate
RELATING TO THE ADEQUATE RESERVE FUND.
Amends the definition of Adequate Reserve Fund for calendar years 2023 through 2030 to exclude the Benefit Cost Rate from June 2020 through August 2021. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/24/2022- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ohno excused (1). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LAT, CPC, FIN |
HB2160 |
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SB3129 SD1 HD1
Unemployment Compensation Trust Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION TRUST FUND.
Appropriates funds to the unemployment compensation trust fund as a cash infusion for the fund. Effective 1/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/24/2022- Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ohno excused (1). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LAT, CPC, FIN |
HB2161 |
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SB3130 SD2
Mooring Permits; Transfer; Department of Land and Natural Resources
RELATING TO TRANSFERABILITY OF MOORING PERMITS.
Allows a holder of a mooring permit within a state small boat harbor to transfer the mooring permit under certain conditions. (SD2) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, FIN |
HB2162 |
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SB3131
State Boating Facility Lease Program Pilot Program
RELATING TO A STATE BOATING FACILITY LEASE PROGRAM.
Establishes a state boating facility lease pilot program within the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Clarifies that a private partner under lease or contract with the Department may assist with development, management, and maintenance of a state small boat harbor. |
(S)
1/26/2022- Referred to WTL, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL, WAM |
HB2163 |
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SB3132
Water License
RELATING TO DISPOSITION OF WATER LICENSES BY THE BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
Clarifies the conditions and manner in which the Board of Land and Natural Resources may dispose of water by license. |
(S)
2/8/2022- The committee(s) on WTL deleted the measure from the public hearing scheduled on 02-11-22 1:10PM; CR 229 & Videoconference. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL, WAM/JDC |
HB2164 |
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SB3133 SD1
Public Lands; Disposition by Negotiation
RELATING TO DISPOSITION OF PUBLIC LANDS BY NEGOTIATION.
Includes leases for commercial, industrial, and hotel or resort purposes eligible for disposition by negotiation pursuant to section 171-59(b), Hawaii Revised Statutes. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to WAL, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, FIN |
HB2165 |
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SB3134 SD2 HD1
DLNR; Turtle Bay Conservation Easement; Debt Service
RELATING TO THE PAYMENT OF DEBT SERVICE ON THE TURTLE BAY REIMBURSABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS.
Streamlines the process for completing the department of land and natural resources' required annual payment of debt service on the reimbursable general obligation bonds for Turtle Bay. (HD1) |
(S)
5/6/2022- Act 023, 05/05/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1123). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, FIN |
HB2166 |
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SB3135 SD2
Historic Preservation Review; Counties; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEWS.
Transfers authority for certain reviews of projects in conjunction with section 6E-42, HRS, from the Department of Land and Natural Resources to the Counties. Defines the role of third-party reviewers for DLNR. Provides financial assistance to the counties to hire qualified staff to conduct the reviews. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/15/2022- The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WAL, CPC, FIN |
HB2167 |
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SB3136 SD1
Relating to the Electronic Prescription Accountability System
RELATING TO THE ELECTRONIC PRESCRIPTION ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEM.
Amends subsection 329-101(d), Hawaii Revised Statutes, to require that a dispenser of a controlled substance report the filling of a controlled substance prescription to the State's Electronic Prescription Accountability System in real time, or report "zero" not less than once every seven days if no controlled substances prescriptions are filled. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to HHH, CPC, referral sheet 24 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HHH, CPC |
HB2168 |
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SB3137
Comprehensive Offender Reentry System.
RELATING TO THE COMPREHENSIVE OFFENDER REENTRY SYSTEM.
Amends section 353H-32, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to clarify that the Department of Public Safety's role is to work with the Department of Transportation and county Examiners of Drivers to assist inmates in procuring civil identification necessary to transition into the workforce, access social services, and secure housing, rather that issue civil identification cards. |
(S)
2/7/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
PSM, JDC |
HB2169 |
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SB3138
Methadone Treatment Programs
RELATING TO METHADONE TREATMENT PROGRAMS.
Amends chapter 329, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to require the medical director of a methadone treatment program to conduct a medical evaluation that offers testing for Hepatitis C exposure and infection. Requires that a methadone treatment program have policies and procedures in place for screening and referrals to care and curative treatment. |
(S)
1/26/2022- Referred to HTH/HMS, CPN. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HTH/HMS, CPN |
HB2170 |
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SB3139 SD2 HD1
Law Enforcement; Corrections and Rehabilitation; Training Center; DPS; DOT; AG; Office of Homeland Security; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
Establishes a department of law enforcement to consolidate and administer criminal law enforcement and investigations functions of the State effective upon approval and reestablishes the department of public safety as an independent department of corrections and rehabilitation to administer the corrections, rehabilitation, and reentry of the inmate population effective 1/1/2023. Transfers the law enforcement functions of the department of public safety to the department of law enforcement effective 1/1/2023, and the law enforcement functions of the department of transportation, the non-statutorily mandated functions of the investigations division of the department of the attorney general, and the office of homeland security to the department of law enforcement effective 7/1/2023. Establishes a training center. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1) |
(H)
3/18/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Branco, Ilagan, McKelvey, Ohno excused (4). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CMV, JHA, FIN |
HB2171 |
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SB3140 SD1 HD1 CD1
Uniform Controlled Substances Act; Mandatory Reporting; Controlled Substances Registrations; Misdemeanor
RELATING TO THE UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT MANDATORY REPORTING.
Requires the holder of a controlled substances registration to immediately verbally report the theft, embezzlement, fraud, or diversion of a controlled substance in the holder's inventory, with a subsequent written report. Establishes a misdemeanor penalty for a person who prevents another from reporting, or who knowingly fails to provide information as required. (CD1) |
(H)
6/17/2022- Act 105, on 06/17/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1205). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPC, JHA |
HB2172 |
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SB3141 SD1 HD2 CD1
Uniform Controlled Substances Act
RELATING TO THE UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT.
Amends the schedules for controlled substances under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act for purposes of conforming with updates in federal law. (CD1) |
(H)
6/17/2022- Act 106, on 06/17/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1206). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPC, JHA |
HB2173 |
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SB3142 SD1 HD1 CD1
Workers' Compensation Law; Reserve Public Safety Law Enforcement Officers
RELATING TO THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW.
Amends the title of chapter 386, part V, subpart C, HRS, to add reserve public safety law enforcement officers, and amends section 386-181, HRS, to include reserve public safety law enforcement officers to the list of volunteer occupations covered under the workers' compensation law. Allows reserve public safety law enforcement officers who are injured under the conditions specified in section 386-3, HRS, to receive workers' compensation. Adds reserve public safety law enforcement officers to the list of volunteers who are covered under the conditions for computing average weekly wages. (CD1) |
(H)
6/17/2022- Act 050, on 06/17/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1150). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LAT, CPC, FIN |
HB2174 |
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SB3143
Conformity to the Internal Revenue Code for 2021; Income Tax; Estate and Generation-skipping Transfer Tax
RELATING TO CONFORMITY TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.
Conforms Hawaii income and estate and generation-skipping transfer tax laws to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended as of December 31, 2021. |
(S)
4/21/2022- Act 007, 04/21/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1107). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
ECD, FIN |
HB2175 |
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SB3144
State Taxation Board of Review
RELATING TO THE STATE TAXATION BOARD OF REVIEW.
Authorizes the members of the State Taxation Board of Review to validate the board's actions with a concurrence of the majority of members who heard the appeal. Clarifies that board meetings are contested case hearings and provides notice requirements. Clarifies the legal and evidentiary framework the board may use in reaching its decisions. |
(S)
1/26/2022- Referred to JDC/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC/WAM |
HB2176 |
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SB3145
State Tax Administration; Electronic Filing; Electronic Funds Transfer; Tax Clearances; Interest Rate; Nonresident Withholding
RELATING TO STATE TAX ADMINISTRATION.
Allows the Department of Taxation to mandate the electronic filing of certain individual, partnership, S-corporation, general excise and transient accommodations tax returns. Requires certain tax return preparers to file returns electronically. Amends the rules for electronic funds transfer to remove the authorization to require electronic funds transfer or electronic filing if the federal government required that person to file or pay electronically. Removes the timeliness requirement from the electronic funds transfer penalty. Removes the authority of the department to charge for certified copies of tax clearances. Amends the statute that mandates tax clearances for liquor license holders. Increases the aggregate cap on late filing penalties from twenty-five per cent to seventy-five per cent. Adds an additional penalty category for late filing of certain informational returns where no tax is due. Clarifies the interest calculations for taxes paid pending appeal. Provides that a partnership, estate, or trust is liable for the required withholding from a nonresident taxpayer's distributive share of income. |
(S)
1/26/2022- Referred to JDC/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC/WAM |
HB2177 |
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SB3146
Tax Expenditure Accountability
RELATING TO TAX EXPENDITURE ACCOUNTABILITY.
Requires laws that enact, modify, or extend the availability of a tax expenditure to contain specific information, revenue estimates, and analyses before becoming law. Allows the disclosure of certain tax credit information. |
(S)
1/26/2022- Referred to JDC/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC/WAM |
HB2178 |
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SB3147
Collection of Delinquent Taxes
RELATING TO COLLECTION OF DELINQUENT TAXES.
Authorizes the Director of Taxation to apply to the circuit court to convert certain tax liens into enforceable civil judgments. |
(S)
1/26/2022- Referred to JDC/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JDC/WAM |
HB2179 |
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SB3148
Department of Transportation; Hawaii Revised Statutes, Repeal
RELATING TO HARBORS.
Repeals sections 266-2.3, and 266-22, Hawaii Revised Statutes, for the purpose of deleting obsolete or unnecessary provisions. |
(S)
2/16/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRS, JDC |
HB2180 |
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SB3149
Stormwater Fees; State Exemption
RELATING TO STORMWATER FEES.
Exempts the State, and its departments and agencies, from county stormwater user fees. Prohibits a county from denying services to the State or its departments and agencies by reason of nonpayment of user fees. |
(S)
2/1/2022- Re-Referred to GVO, JDC/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO, JDC/WAM |
HB2181 |
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SB3150
Transportation; State Highway Safety Council
RELATING TO THE STATE HIGHWAY SAFETY COUNCIL.
Reduces the membership of the State Highway Safety Council appointed by the Governor from twenty to ten. |
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1/26/2022- Referred to TRS/PSM, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRS/PSM, JDC |
HB2182 |
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SB3151
Procurement; Professional Services
RELATING TO THE PROCUREMENT OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES.
Amends section 103D-304(g), Hawaii Revised Statutes, to allow procurement of professional services where there are fewer than three qualified persons. |
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1/26/2022- Referred to GVO, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
GVO, WAM |
HB2183 |
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SB3152 SD1 HD1
HDOT; Emergency Appropriation; Special Maintenance Program ($)
MAKING AN EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
Makes an emergency appropriation to authorize additional funds for the department of transportation highways division's special maintenance program. (HD1) |
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5/6/2022- Act 020, 05/05/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1120). |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
TRN, FIN |
HB2184 |
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SB3153
University of Hawaii; Authorization of Revenue Bonds ($)
RELATING TO UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII REVENUE BONDS.
Authorizes the University of Hawaii to issue $100,000,000 in revenue bonds for the purpose of financing the construction, maintenance, and modernization of qualifying capital improvement projects. |
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1/26/2022- Referred to HRE, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HRE, WAM |
HB2185 |
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SB3154
University of Hawaii; University Districts; Campus Development
RELATING TO UNIVERSITY DISTRICTS.
Provides a framework that supports consistent land use planning and development across the University of Hawaii system through designation of university districts that may include the voluntary addition of real property held by a qualified person adjacent to campuses for development consistent with university district plans and rules. |
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1/26/2022- Referred to HRE/WTL, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HRE/WTL, WAM |
HB2186 |
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SB3155 SD1
University of Hawaii; Board of Regents
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII BOARD OF REGENTS.
Changes the number of terms that should expire each year from three to two. Adjusts the terms of Board of Regents members appointed between 2022-2026 to realign the number of terms scheduled to expire each year. Reduces the number of board members from eleven to nine. Amends the board composition to require four members representing each of the four major counties and five at-large members. Requires two at-large members to be selected from three names submitted by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and President of the Senate, respectively, to the Governor. Requires one at-large member to be selected by the Governor. (SD1) |
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2/18/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HRE, JDC |
HB2187 |
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SB3156
University of Hawaii; Tuition and Fees Special Fund
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TUITION AND FEES SPECIAL FUND.
To recognize the cost-sharing agreement for overall personnel expenses between State general funds and funds in the University of Hawaii Tuition and Fees Special Fund for appropriated general fund positions as beneficial to both the University of Hawaii and the State. Specifies conditions for exemptions for the University of Hawaii from sections 87A-39(a) and 88-125(a), Hawaii Revised Statutes. |
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2/8/2022- The committee on HRE deferred the measure. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HRE, WAM |
HB2188 |
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SB3157
Parking Stall Sharing; Electric Vehicle Charging Station; Bicycle Storage Locker; Public Employees; Public Housing
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION COSTS.
Requires the Department of Accounting and General Services to enable parking stall sharing, create more electric vehicle charging stations, and provide more bicycle storage lockers. Requires new public housing developments parking stalls to accommodate electric vehicle charging stations and bicycle storage lockers. |
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1/26/2022- Referred to GVO/TRS, WAM. |
LEE, CHANG, Wakai |
GVO/TRS, WAM |
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SB3158 SD2 HD1 CD1
Electric Bicycle and Electric Moped Rebate Program; Subaccount; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Establishes the Electric Bicycle and Electric Moped Rebate Program and subaccount to encourage the purchase and use of electric bicycles and electric mopeds. Appropriates funds for the electric bicycle and electric moped subaccount. (CD1) |
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7/12/2022- Act 306, on 07/12/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1435). |
LEE, GABBARD, INOUYE, RHOADS, Acasio, Nishihara |
TRN, FIN |
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SB3159
Criminal Records; Arrest; Conviction; Automatic Expungement
RELATING TO THE EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS.
Expands eligibility for, and automates, the expungement of arrest and conviction records if certain criteria are met, including the lack of a conviction record for a specified time period following the date of an arrest, conviction, or release from incarceration. |
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1/26/2022- Referred to JDC. |
LEE, CHANG, Baker, Kidani |
JDC |
HB2343 |
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SB3160 SD2
Psilocybin; Department of Health; Working Group; Report
RELATING TO PSILOCYBIN.
Establishes the therapeutic psilocybin working group to examine the medicinal and therapeutic effects of psilocybin and develop a long-term strategic plan to ensure the availability of therapeutic psilocybin or psilocybin-based products that are safe, accessible, and affordable for adults twenty-one years of age or older. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD2) |
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3/10/2022- Referred to HHH, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
LEE, CHANG, GABBARD, Acasio, Kidani |
HHH, CPC, FIN |
HB2400 |
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SB3161
Ocean Recreation; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Violation; Enforcement; Department of Transportation
RELATING TO OCEAN RECREATION.
Authorizes the Department of Transportation Harbor Police to enforce laws and rules adopted by the Department of Land and Natural Resources relating to ocean recreation. |
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2/15/2022- The committee on TRS deferred the measure. |
LEE, GABBARD, INOUYE, Baker, Riviere, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
TRS/WTL, JDC |
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SB3162 SD2
Audible Reverse Warning Systems; Broadband Sound
RELATING TO AUDIBLE VEHICLE REVERSE WARNING SYSTEMS.
Requires the replacement of current audible reverse warning systems (back-up beepers) on state and county-owned vehicles purchased on or after 1/1/2025, with more effective broadband reversing alarms by 1/1/2025. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
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3/10/2022- Referred to TRN, JHA, referral sheet 24 |
RHOADS |
TRN, JHA |
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SB3163 SD1
Hawaii Natural Energy Institute; Hawaii State Energy Office; Atmospheric Carbon Capture Plant
RELATING TO THE STATE ENERGY OFFICE.
Directs the Hawaii Natural Energy Institute, in conjunction with the Hawaii State Energy Office, to develop and submit a strategy to the Legislature no later than forty days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2024 for the construction of at least one atmospheric carbon capture plant in the State by 2030. Requires an interim progress report to be submitted to the Legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2023. (SD1) |
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2/18/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
RHOADS, KANUHA, Acasio, San Buenaventura |
EET/AEN, WAM |
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SB3164 SD1 HD1
Campaign Spending Commission; Independent Campaign Spending; Top Contributors; Disclosure
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
Requires certain persons to maintain relevant records and file reports with the campaign spending commission regarding large contributions received and disclose the sources of the contributions. Effective 7/1/2112. (HD1) |
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3/21/2022- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
RHOADS, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE |
GVR, JHA, FIN |
HB1881 |
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SB3165 SD2 HD1 CD1
Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence of an Intoxicant; Ignition Interlock Device; Driver's License Revocation
RELATING TO OPERATING A VEHICLE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF AN INTOXICANT.
Amends the driver's license revocation period for first-time offenders convicted of operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant and people who do not install an ignition interlock device. Allows early termination of driver's license revocation. Requires any person operating a vehicle with an ignition interlock device to have government-issued identification in their immediate possession. Amends the lookback period and sentencing requirements for violations of operating a vehicle after license and privilege have been suspended or revoked. Amends the offense of circumventing or tampering with an ignition interlock device to include obscuring the camera lens or failing to provide a picture of the driver and extend the lookback period. Effective 1/1/2023. (CD1) |
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6/17/2022- Act 094, on 06/17/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1194). |
RHOADS |
JHA |
HB2247 |
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SB3166
Crime; Sentences; Domestic Violence; Abuse; Restraining Orders
RELATING TO SENTENCING.
Clarifies that, notwithstanding chapter 706, HRS, or any other law to the contrary, sentences for domestic violence intervention for abuse-related offenses shall be imposed, with or without probation. |
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1/26/2022- Referred to HMS, JDC. |
RHOADS |
HMS, JDC |
HB2422 |
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SB3167 SD1
Special Action Team on Rental Housing; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO RENTAL HOUSING.
Re-establishes a special action team on rental housing to issue reports on the affordable rental housing goals set forth in Act 127, Session Laws of Hawaii 2016. Appropriates funds. (SD1) |
(S)
2/14/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, ACASIO, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, LEE, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, Baker, Gabbard, Ihara, Kanuha, Keith-Agaran, Riviere, Wakai |
HOU, WAM |
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SB3168 SD2 HD2
Ohana Zones Pilot Program; Exemptions; Extension; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
Extends the sunset date for the ohana zones pilot program to 6/30/2026. Expands regulatory exemptions for ohana zones pilot program contracts. Appropriates funds to the governor for the ohana zones pilot program. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD2) |
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4/20/2022- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 729). |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, ACASIO, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, MISALUCHA, Nishihara, Riviere, Wakai |
HHH/HSG, FIN |
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SB3169 SD2
Low-Income Tiny Home Village Pilot Program; Department of Human Services; Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
Ensures the continued existence of the low-income tiny home projects developed pursuant to the Governor's 2015 or 2018 emergency proclamations related to homelessness, or any supplemental proclamations to these emergency proclamations, by exempting the projects from certain laws for the duration of the underlying state land leases. Establishes the low-income tiny home village pilot program to provide shelter and certain services to low-income and homeless individuals. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD2) |
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3/10/2022- Referred to HHH/HSG, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, ACASIO, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
HHH/HSG, FIN |
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SB3170 SD1
County Fuel Taxes; County of Hawaii Substandard Private Subdivision Road Maintenance
RELATING TO FUEL TAXES.
Allows federal pandemic relief funds received by the State to be used to supplement payment into the county highway funds. Permits the County of Hawaii to appropriate the county's share of fuel tax revenue for the maintenance of substandard private subdivision roads that are used by the public. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/18/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, MISALUCHA, Gabbard, Nishihara, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
TRS, WAM |
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SB3171
Department of Human Services; Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program; Employer; Fines; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CHILD SUPPORT.
Requires certain amounts of child support moneys collected by the Department of Human Services for public assistance of a child to pass through to the family receiving public assistance. Requires the Department of Human Services to disregard passed-through child support payments when calculating the income of an applicant for or recipient of public assistance. Increases the maximum fine imposed upon am employer that discharges from employment, refuses to employ, takes disciplinary action against any noncustodial parent subject to income withholding, or fails to comply with an order of assignment of future income to pay child support Appropriates funds. |
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1/26/2022- Referred to HMS, WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, MISALUCHA, Kidani, Nishihara, Wakai |
HMS, WAM |
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SB3172 SD1 HD2 CD1
Meeting Minutes; Public Record; Boards
RELATING TO PUBLIC AGENCY MEETINGS.
Requires that any electronic audio or video recording of a board meeting be maintained as a public record, regardless of whether the written minutes of the board meeting have been posted. Amends the information that must be included as part of the written minutes of board meetings. Repeals the option for boards to provide recorded minutes accompanied by written summaries as an alternative to written minutes of board meetings. Effective 10/1/2022. (CD1) |
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7/12/2022- Vetoed (Gov. Msg. No. 1404). |
IHARA |
GVR, JHA |
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SB3173
Affordable Housing; Exemptions for Qualified Nonprofit Organizations
RELATING TO LAND USE.
Establishes a process for qualifying nonprofit organizations to expedite the develop of affordable housing projects that meet certain requirements. Exempts these qualifying projects from certain statutes, ordinances, charter provisions, and rules, as provided in section 201H-38, HRS. |
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2/8/2022- The committee on HOU deferred the measure. |
CHANG |
HOU, WAM/JDC |
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SB3174
Affordable Housing; Former Military Bases; Prioritization; BLNR
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Directs the Board of Land and Natural Resources to prioritize lands that were formerly used as a military base that are conveyed to the State or returned to the State after the end of a lease to be disposed of or leased with affordable housing purposes as a first priority. Establishes a process to expedite the development of affordable housing projects on former military lands by exempting qualifying projects from certain statutes, ordinances, charter provisions, and rules. |
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1/26/2022- Referred to WTL/HOU, WAM. |
CHANG |
WTL/HOU, WAM |
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SB3175
Conveyance Tax Surcharge; Prolonged Vacant Property
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes a conveyance tax vacancy surcharge on the conveyance tax for prolonged vacant property. |
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1/26/2022- Referred to HOU/WTL, WAM. |
CHANG |
HOU/WTL, WAM |
HB1772 |
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SB3176
Counties; Land Use; Zoning; Fourplex Dwelling Unit
RELATING TO ZONING.
Allows the counties to adopt rules for the construction of fourplex dwelling units on lots where single-family dwelling units are permitted in residential areas. |
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2/17/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
CHANG |
GVO/HOU, WAM |
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SB3177 SD1
Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Exemptions; Homeownership; Income Restrictions; Prohibition
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Exempts housing projects from laws, rules, and ordinances; provided that units in the project are only sold or transferred as leasehold or fee simple housing, are owner-occupied, and are available only to owners who own no other real property. Prohibits the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation or any other government agency from imposing income restrictions on the housing units. (SD1) |
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2/15/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC. |
CHANG |
HOU, WAM/JDC |
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SB3178
Commission on Water Resource Management; Study; Water Capacity to Accommodate Development of Affordable Housing; Maui County
RELATING TO WATER RESOURCES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Requires the Commission on Water Resource Management to conduct a study on the capacity of potable and non-potable water in various regions in the county of Maui to determine whether there is sufficient capacity for the county to expand its affordable housing supply. |
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1/26/2022- Referred to WTL/HOU, WAM. |
DECOITE, CHANG, FEVELLA, KIDANI, Acasio, Dela Cruz, Gabbard, Keith-Agaran, Riviere, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
WTL/HOU, WAM |
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SB3179 SD2 HD2 CD1
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Maui County; Axis Deer Herd Population Management; Rules
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources' Division of Forestry and Wildlife to adopt rules and issue funds to licensed hunters at a per unit rate for feral axis deer herd management. (CD1) |
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7/12/2022- Act 301, on 07/12/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1430). |
DECOITE, CHANG, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, Acasio, Gabbard, Ihara, Kidani, Moriwaki, Nishihara, Riviere, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi, Wakai |
WAL/AGR, FIN |
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SB3180 SD1
DOH; Rural Health; Task Force; Registered Nurses; Nurse Retention; Recruitment
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
Establishes the Rural Health Task Force within the Department of Health to make recommendations on registered nurse recruitment and retention in rural areas of east Maui, Molokai, and Lanai. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
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2/22/2022- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
DECOITE, CHANG, FEVELLA, KEITH-AGARAN, Acasio, Dela Cruz, Ihara, Kidani, Nishihara, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
HTH, CPN |
HB1635 |
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SB3181 SD1 HD1
Department of Agriculture; Local Agriculture Transportation Costs; Reimbursements; Incentives; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes a local agriculture transportation cost reimbursement incentive program to be administered by the department of agriculture to reimburse eligible producers for a portion of the producer's costs to transport agricultural commodities. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
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3/18/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Branco, Ilagan, McKelvey, Ohno excused (4). |
DECOITE, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, Kidani, Nishihara, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
AGR, CPC, FIN |
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SB3182 SD1
Wealth Asset Tax; Wealth Tax; Department of Taxation
RELATING TO A WEALTH ASSET TAX.
Establishes a wealth asset tax of one per cent of the state net worth of each individual taxpayer who holds $20,000,000 or more in assets in the State. Takes effect 7/30/75. (SD1) |
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2/18/2022- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
DECOITE, CHANG, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Baker, Fevella, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, Taniguchi, Wakai |
JDC, WAM |
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SB3183 SD2
Department of Transportation; Department of the Attorney General; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Department of Human Services; Hawaii Tourism Authority; Digital Identification; Pilot Program
RELATING TO DIGITAL IDENTIFICATION.
Requires the Director of Transportation to establish and implement a digital identification pilot program. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to TRN, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
KIM, CHANG, FEVELLA, RIVIERE, Gabbard, Ihara, Kidani, San Buenaventura |
TRN, JHA, FIN |
HB1686 |
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SB3184 SD2
UH; Resident Tuition Fees; High School Students; Recent High School Graduates
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII RESIDENT TUITION FEE.
Expands the criteria to qualify for resident tuition fees at University of Hawaii campuses to include persons enrolled in a high school in the State and recent graduates of high schools in the State. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
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3/10/2022- Referred to HET, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
KIM, ACASIO, CHANG, FEVELLA, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, LEE, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, Ihara, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
HET, FIN |
HB1770 |
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SB3185
University of Hawaii Optional Retirement System; Members; Bargaining Unit (8)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII OPTIONAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
Expands members of the University of Hawaii Optional Retirement System to include members of bargaining unit (8). |
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1/26/2022- Referred to LCA/HRE, WAM. |
KIM, FEVELLA, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, Gabbard, Ihara, Riviere |
LCA/HRE, WAM |
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SB3186 SD2
Constitutional Amendment; University of Hawaii; Board of Regents; Membership; Candidate Advisory Council; Repeal (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE X, SECTION 6, OF THE HAWAII CONSTITUTION TO REPEAL THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII BOARD OF REGENTS CANDIDATE ADVISORY COUNCIL.
Repeals the Candidate Advisory Council for the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii. Authorizes the governor to appoint members to the board of regents of the University of Hawaii without being limited to selecting a candidate deemed qualified by the Council. Clarifies the jurisdiction of the Board of Regents over the internal structure, management, and operations of the university. Takes effect 7/30/2075. (SD2) |
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3/21/2022- Notice of bill proposing constitutional amendment transmitted to Governor pursuant to Article XVII, Section 3 (Sen. Com. No. 2). |
KIM, CHANG, FEVELLA, MISALUCHA, Baker, Keith-Agaran, Riviere |
HET, JHA, FIN |
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SB3187 SD2
University of Hawaii; Board of Regents; Candidate Advisory Council
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII BOARD OF REGENTS CANDIDATE ADVISORY COUNCIL.
Eliminates the University of Hawaii Board of Regents Candidate Advisory Council. Authorizes the Governor to directly appoint members to the University of Hawaii Board of Regents. Effective 7/30/2075, and upon ratification of a Constitutional amendment. (SD2) |
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3/10/2022- Referred to HET, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
KIM, CHANG, FEVELLA, MISALUCHA, Baker, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, Riviere, Wakai |
HET, JHA, FIN |
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SB3188 SD1
Flood Mitigation; Makaha Valley; Lualualei; CIP; City and County of Honolulu; Department of Transportation; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FLOOD MITIGATION.
Appropriates funds for flood mitigation measures at Makaha Valley and Lualualei, based on structural and nonstructural measures recommended in studies previously conducted. Takes effect 7/1/50. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SHIMABUKURO |
WTL, WAM |
HB2059 |
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SB3189 SD2 HD2
Criminal Offense; Promoting Gambling; Criminal Procedure
RELATING TO GAMBLING.
Amends the offenses of promoting gambling in the first and second degree to a class B felony and class C felony, respectively. Excludes the offenses of promoting gambling in the first and second degree from qualifying for deferred acceptance of guilty plea or nolo contendere plea. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2) |
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4/20/2022- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 729). |
SHIMABUKURO |
JHA, FIN |
HB2436 |
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SB3190 SD2 HD1
DOE; Native Fish Hatchery; Pilot Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FISH HATCHERY EDUCATION.
Requires the department of education to establish a native fish hatchery pilot program at Waianae high school. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2051. (HD1) |
(S)
4/20/2022- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 729). |
SHIMABUKURO |
EDN/ECD, FIN |
HB2330 |
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SB3191
Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Residential Leasehold Program; State Lands; Non-ceded lands; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Establishes a residential leasehold program within the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Exempts from the definition of public lands, non-ceded lands set aside by the Governor or leased by any state department or agency to the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation, for the primary purposes of developing affordable housing. Removes the existing statutory cap on the amount of conveyance tax revenues that are deposited into the rental housing revolving fund each fiscal year. Appropriates funds. |
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1/26/2022- Referred to HOU/WTL, WAM. |
DELA CRUZ, CHANG, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, MORIWAKI, Baker, Wakai |
HOU/WTL, WAM |
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SB3192 SD2 HD1
DLNR; Visitor Impact Fee; Environmental Legacy; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT.
Establishes within the Department of Land and Natural Resources a visitor impact fee program to collect a fee to allow visitors to visit a state park, beach, state-owned forest, hiking trail, or other state-owned natural area. Establishes the Environmental Legacy Commission to allocate the revenues from the visitor impact fee to protect and manage Hawaii's natural resources. Establishes the visitor impact fee special fund. Appropriates funds. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
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3/17/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on LAT with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
DELA CRUZ, CHANG, GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, LEE, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, Baker, Wakai |
EEP, LAT, FIN |
HB2245 |
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SB3193
Foreign-Trade Zones; Taxation; Exemption
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Retroactively restores the foreign-trade zones exemption from taxation under the general excise tax law, use tax law, fuel tax law, liquor tax law, and cigarette tax and tobacco tax law. |
(S)
1/26/2022- Referred to EET, WAM. |
DELA CRUZ, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, Baker, Nishihara |
EET, WAM |
HB1926 |
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SB3194 SD2 HD1
Judiciary; Department of the Attorney General; DPS; Fireworks; Adjudication; Enforcement; Working Group; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE ENFORCEMENT OF LAWS.
Establishes an expeditious adjudication system for the processing of fireworks infractions. Increases the fine for certain fireworks violations. Clarifies what constitutes a separate violation. Increases the penalty for removing or extracting pyrotechnic contents. Authorizes the sheriff division to enforce the fireworks control law. Requires the attorney general to establish an explosion detection technology working group. Requires the department of public safety to develop and implement a web-based reporting tool for illegal fireworks. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/30/2075. (HD1) |
(H)
3/22/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott excused (1). |
DELA CRUZ, GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, WAKAI, Baker, Nishihara, Taniguchi |
CPC, FIN |
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SB3195 SD2 HD1 CD1
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Hawaiian Home Lands; Geothermal Resources; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Appropriates funds to the department of Hawaiian home lands for the investigation, exploration, and identification of geothermal resources on Hawaiian home lands. (CD1) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 205, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1306). |
DELA CRUZ, CHANG, GABBARD, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, RHOADS, WAKAI |
EEP, JHA, FIN |
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SB3196
Agricultural Building and Structures; Exemptions from Building Permits and Building Codes; Agricultural Farm Plan; Department of Agriculture
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL BUILDINGS.
Amends definitions relating to exemptions from building permits and building codes for agricultural building and structures. Requires certain agricultural buildings or structures exempt from building permits and building codes to be consistent with an approved agricultural farm plan for the property and to be made available by the owner or occupant for inspection by a county building official at any time. Prohibits certain agricultural buildings or structures from containing identified features. |
(S)
1/26/2022- Referred to AEN/GVO, JDC. |
GABBARD |
AEN/GVO, JDC |
HB1726 |
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SB3197 SD2 HD1 CD1
HDOA; Farmer Apprentice Mentoring Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
Establishes a farmer apprentice mentoring program. Makes an appropriation to the Department of Agriculture to establish and implement the program. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
(H)
7/12/2022- Act 304, on 07/12/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1433). |
GABBARD |
AGR, FIN |
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SB3198
Capital Improvement Project; Agriculture; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS BENEFITING AGRICULTURE.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects for agriculture. |
(S)
2/14/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
GABBARD |
AEN, WAM |
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SB3199
Public Utilities Commission; Commissioners; Executive Officer; Salaries; Employees
RELATING TO THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION.
Aligns public utilities commissioners' salaries with the established pay tiers of deputy attorney general positions. Clarifies the ability of the commissioners to appoint and employ officers, assistants, and other employees. Requires the executive officer of the public utilities commission to appoint staff for each commissioner. |
(S)
1/26/2022- Referred to LCA/CPN, WAM. |
MORIWAKI |
LCA/CPN, WAM |
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SB3200
Sunshine Law; Boards and Commissions; Permitted Interactions; Annual Retreat
RELATING TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS.
Allows a board to conduct one private retreat per calendar year, provided that the board does not vote on any matter nor make decisions or deliberate on matters currently pending before the board or likely to arise before the board. |
(S)
1/26/2022- Referred to JDC. |
MORIWAKI |
JDC |
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SB3201 SD1 HD1 CD1
Nonprofit Organizations; GET; Fundraising; Exemption; Unrelated Trade or Business Activities
RELATING TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.
Clarifies the application of the general excise tax law with regard to gross income derived from unrelated trade or business activities of nonprofit organizations. Effective 1/1/2023. Sunsets 12/31/2027. (CD1) |
(H)
7/12/2022- Vetoed (Gov. Msg. No. 1405). |
MORIWAKI |
ECD, CPC, FIN |
HB1960 |
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SB3202
Constitutional Amendment; Reapportionment; Permanent Resident (ConAm)
PROPOSING TO AMEND ARTICLE IV OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION.
Proposes to amend Article IV of the Constitution of the State of Hawaii by inserting a new section that provides that, for the purposes of legislative reapportionment and redistricting, the term "permanent resident" means any person counted as residing in the State, according to the most recent census certified by the United States Census Bureau or any successor federal agency. |
(S)
1/26/2022- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, DELA CRUZ, KIDANI, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, RIVIERE, WAKAI |
JDC, WAM |
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SB3203
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Infrastructure; Optional Contribution; Tourism
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Requires the Hawaii Tourism Authority to prepare a form to be distributed to all travelers to Hawaii informing them of the mission of the department of Hawaiian home lands and including an option to contribute a sum earmarked for the development of infrastructure and residential lots on Hawaiian home lands. |
(S)
1/26/2022- Referred to EET/HWN, WAM. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, FEVELLA, LEE, Gabbard, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
EET/HWN, WAM |
HB2060 |
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SB3204
Salary Commission; Effective Date
RELATING TO THE SALARY COMMISSION.
Makes all salary commission recommendations effective on July 1 of the next even numbered fiscal year. |
(S)
1/26/2022- Referred to LCA, WAM. |
KIDANI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LCA, WAM |
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SB3205 SD1 HD1
HTDC; Alternative Energy Research; Matching Grants; Office of Naval Research; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO ENERGY.
Authorizes the Hawaii technology development corporation to temporarily re-establish the Hawaii office of naval research grant program to provide fifty per cent matching grants to Hawaii awardees of alternative energy research grants from the Department of Defense Office of Naval Research. Establishes the alternative energy research and development revolving fund. Appropriates funds into and out of the revolving fund. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(S)
4/20/2022- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 729). |
KIDANI, CHANG, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MORIWAKI, Fevella, Gabbard, Riviere, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
HET, FIN |
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SB3206
David Loasby Law; Empirical Data Reporting; Water Rescues; Snorkels; Masks
RELATING TO DATA ABOUT SNORKELS AND MASKS.
Requires the first responder to record in the incident report for each water rescue event the type of snorkel and mask, if any, that were worn by the person who was rescued or recovered. |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to JHA, CPC, referral sheet 24 |
BAKER, ACASIO, INOUYE, Gabbard, Nishihara, Riviere, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
JHA, CPC |
HB1903 |
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SB3207
Women's Court Pilot Program; Temporary Positions; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO WOMEN'S COURT.
Establishes a three year women's court pilot program within the judiciary's first circuit. Establishes temporary positions. Requires a report. Appropriates funds. Repeals 6/30/2025. |
(S)
2/15/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
BAKER, INOUYE, LEE, RHOADS, Acasio, Kidani, Kim, Nishihara, San Buenaventura |
JDC, WAM |
HB2421 |
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SB3208 SD2
Preceptors; Healthcare Preceptor Tax Credit; Preceptor Credit Assurance Committee
RELATING TO HEALTHCARE PRECEPTORS.
Amends the definition of "preceptor" and "volunteer-based supervised clinical training rotation" to improve accessibility for providers to receive income tax credits for acting as preceptors. Includes the Director of Health on the Preceptor Credit Assurance Committee. (SD2) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to HHH, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
BAKER, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, Acasio, Kidani, Nishihara, Riviere, San Buenaventura |
HHH, CPC, FIN |
HB1975 |
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SB3209 SD2 HD1
DOE; Professional Development; Teachers ($)
RELATING TO TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.
Provides an appropriation for the department of education to provide twenty-one additional hours of professional development for each teacher per calendar year. Effective 12/25/2040. (HD1) |
(S)
4/20/2022- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 729). |
KANUHA, FEVELLA, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, LEE, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Baker, Dela Cruz, Gabbard, Riviere, Wakai |
EDN, LAT, FIN |
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SB3210 SD1
Community Mental Health Center; Family Guidance Centers; County of Hawaii; Ka‘u; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FAMILY GUIDANCE CENTERS.
Requires the Department of Health's Child and Adolescent Mental Health Division to establish a Family Guidance Center office in Ka‘u in the county of Hawaii, to serve the needs of the children and youth in the southern region of the county, in addition to the offices in Waimea, Kona, and Hilo. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/11/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KANUHA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Baker |
HTH, WAM |
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SB3211
Hawaii County; Police Substation; Grant-in-Aid; Hawaiian Ocean View Estates; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY IN RURAL DISTRICTS.
Appropriates funds to the County of Hawaii for the plans, design, and construction of a Hawaiian Ocean View Estates police substation. Requires the County of Hawaii to match funds appropriated on a dollar-to-dollar basis. |
(S)
2/8/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
KANUHA, ACASIO, CHANG, INOUYE, MISALUCHA, Fevella, Keith-Agaran, Kidani, Riviere, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
PSM, WAM |
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SB3212 SD1
Office of Enterprise Technology Services; Study; State Office Buildings; Telecommunication; Accessibility; Legislative Hearings
RELATING TO TELECOMMUNICATION.
Requires the Office of Enterprise Technology Services to establish a working group to conduct a study to identify state office buildings that can provide equitable telecommunication access to allow residents of the counties of Hawaii, Kauai, and Maui, and rural areas of the City and County of Honolulu, including residents with disabilities, to participate remotely in legislative hearings. Requires a report to the Legislature. Dissolves the working group on 6/30/2023. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KANUHA, ACASIO, CHANG, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MISALUCHA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Dela Cruz, Gabbard, Ihara, Kidani, Moriwaki, Nishihara, Wakai |
GVO, WAM |
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SB3213
Native Hawaiian Sailing Canoes; Small Boat Harbors; Department of Land and Natural Resources
RELATING TO NATIVE HAWAIIAN SAILING CANOES.
Amends requirements for an owner or lessee of a native Hawaiian sailing canoe to moor at a small boat harbor. Defines "native Hawaiian sailing canoe". |
(S)
1/26/2022- Referred to WTL/HWN, JDC. |
KANUHA (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL/HWN, JDC |
HB2254 |
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SB3214
HDOA; Pesticide Subsidy Program; Pest Control Subsidy Program; Pesticide Use Revolving Fund; Pest Control Revolving Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PEST CONTROL.
Amends the title and scope of the pesticide subsidy program and pesticide use revolving fund to include all pest control methods approved by the Hawaii Department of Agriculture. Appropriates moneys into and out of the pest control revolving fund for administering the pest control subsidy program. |
(S)
1/26/2022- Referred to AEN, WAM. |
ACASIO, FEVELLA, Baker, Ihara, Kim, Moriwaki, Riviere, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
AEN, WAM |
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SB3215 SD1
Garnishment; Moneys; Withholding
RELATING TO GARNISHMENT.
Adjusts the withholding amount for purposes of wage garnishment to five per cent of the first $200 per month, ten per cent of the next $200 per month, and twenty per cent of all sums in excess of $400 per month. (SD1) |
(S)
2/11/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
ACASIO, Baker, Fevella, Ihara, Kim, Riviere, San Buenaventura |
JDC, WAM |
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SB3216
Landlord; Tenant; Summary Possession; Good Cause; Rent Control
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Prohibits a landlord from bringing a summary proceeding for possession or otherwise remove a tenant from any housing accommodation unless the landlord can establish with the court certain grounds as good cause for possession. Establishes provisions for rent control. |
(S)
1/26/2022- Referred to CPN, JDC. |
ACASIO, CHANG, Baker, Fevella, Gabbard, San Buenaventura |
CPN, JDC |
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SB3217
Campaign Spending Commission; Independent Campaign Spending
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
Requires the maintenance of transfer records relating to certain campaign contributions and transfers. Requires certain covered persons to seek permission from donors to use or transfer contributed funds for independent campaign spending. Requires certain major contributors to disclose and maintain relevant records relating to the identities of other contributors. Requires certain covered persons to file disclosure reports with the Campaign Spending Commission. Facilitates the identification of certain top contributors of funds for certain political advertisements. Prohibits structured transactions. |
(S)
1/26/2022- Referred to JDC. |
IHARA, Keith-Agaran, Riviere, San Buenaventura |
JDC |
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SB3218
La Kuokoa; Hawaiian Recognition Day
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN RECOGNITION DAY.
Designates November 28 of each year as La Kuokoa, Hawaiian Recognition Day, to celebrate the historical recognition of the independence of the Kingdom of Hawaii. |
(S)
2/17/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
LCA/HWN, WAM |
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SB3219 HD1 CD1
Public Meetings; Remote Meetings; Sunshine Law; Disclosure; Minors; Privacy; Private Interest
RELATING TO THE SUNSHINE LAW.
Provides that the mandatory disclosure of the names of persons who are physically with a board member attending a remote board meeting applies only to the disclosure of the names of adults, and not minors, who are physically with the board member at a nonpublic location, unless the minor has a personal business, property, or financial interest with any issue before the board. Takes effect 7/1/2022. (CD1) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 177, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1278). |
KEOHOKALOLE |
GVR, JHA |
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SB3220 SD1
Pollution; Penalties; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO POLLUTION ABATEMENT.
Increases civil penalties for the violation of various pollution provisions. Appropriates funds for one full time equivalent (1.0 FTE) environmental health specialist position. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/18/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
AEN, JDC/WAM |
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SB3221 SD2 HD1
International Sister-State Relations; Sister-State or Province Relationship; DBEDT; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INTERNATIONAL SISTER-STATE RELATIONS.
Appropriates moneys to support international sister-state relations. Effective 7/1/2044. (HD1) |
(H)
3/31/2022- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
TANIGUCHI |
CAI, CPC, FIN |
HB2253 |
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SB3222 SD1
State Foundation on Culture and the Arts; Biennium Grants Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE CREATIVE WORKFORCE.
Appropriates funds for the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts Biennium Grants Program for the awarding of grants to individuals and organizations that promote employment opportunities for creative workers throughout the State. (SD1) |
(S)
2/18/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
TANIGUCHI |
LCA, WAM |
HB1923 |
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SB3223 SD1 HD2
Wages and Hours of Employees on Public Works; Penalties
RELATING TO PUBLIC WORKS.
Imposes penalty on both the person and firm upon finding of repeat violations of state law governing wages and hours of employees on public works. (HD2) |
(S)
4/22/2022- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-22 10:05AM; Conference Room 224. |
TANIGUCHI |
LAT, JHA |
HB2440 |
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SB3224 SD1
Pulehunui Community Development District; Pulehunui Community Development District Board
RELATING TO THE PULEHUNUI COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT.
Establishes the Pulehunui Community Development District and the Pulehunui Community Development District Board. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC. |
KEITH-AGARAN, BAKER, KANUHA, MISALUCHA, WAKAI, Riviere |
EET/WTL, WAM/JDC |
HB1827 |
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SB3225 SD1
Dam and Reservoirs; Revolving Fund; Grant Program; Loan Program; Tax Credit; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO DAM AND RESERVOIR SAFETY.
Establishes the dam and spillway loan and grant programs for plans, design, construction, and equipment that is used to improve deficient dams and spillways as determined by the Department of Land and Natural Resources and approved by the Board of Land and Natural Resources. Specifies eligibility requirements for dam and spillway improvement grants. Establishes the dam and spillway improvement tax credit for expenditures for dam and spillway improvements that bring dams and spillways up to code. Appropriates funds. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/15/2022- The committee(s) on WAL recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KEITH-AGARAN, BAKER, KANUHA |
WAL, FIN |
HB2237 |
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SB3226 SD2 HD1
Digital Voter Information Guide; Ballot; Office of Elections; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Requires the office of elections to prepare a digital voter information guide to be posted on its website. Requires the office of elections to mail a notice with each ballot notifying voters that a voter information guide may be found on its website. Requires compliance with certain accessibility standards. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/30/2075. (HD1) |
(H)
3/18/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Branco, Ilagan, McKelvey, Ohno excused (4). |
KEITH-AGARAN, BAKER, GABBARD, LEE, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, RIVIERE, Kim, Wakai |
GVR, JHA, FIN |
HB2386 |
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SB3227 SD1
Electronic Citation Program; Established; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ELECTRONIC CITATIONS.
Creates statewide electronic citation program under the Judiciary. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/2023. (SD1) |
(S)
2/16/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, Baker, Moriwaki |
JDC, WAM |
HB2365 |
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SB3228
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Tow-in Surfing; Ocean Recreation
RELATING TO TOW-IN SURFING.
Allows tow-in surfing during periods that are below high surf warning levels as declared by the National Weather Service. |
(S)
2/4/2022- The committee on WTL deferred the measure. |
KEITH-AGARAN |
WTL, JDC |
HB2366 |
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SB3229 SD2 HD2 CD1
Geothermal Resources; Royalties; University Innovation and Commercialization Initiative Special Fund; Department of Land and Natural Resources; University of Hawaii; Counties; Reports ($)
RELATING TO GEOTHERMAL ROYALTIES.
Caps the amount of royalties from geothermal resources that are to be paid to the State and to the county in which the geothermal resources are located. Deposits royalties into the University Innovation and Commercialization Initiative Special Fund, to be expended by the Hawaii Groundwater and Geothermal Resources Center, to further the discovery and development of geothermal resources. Requires the entities that received geothermal royalties to submit an annual report to the Legislature. (CD1) |
(H)
7/12/2022- Vetoed (Gov. Msg. No. 1406). |
WAKAI |
EEP, HET, FIN |
HB1808 |
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SB3230
Food Safety; Sea Salt Products; Color Additives; Department of Agriculture; FDA; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FOOD SAFETY.
Appropriates funds to the department of agriculture to provide education and support to local businesses regarding the federal Food and Drug Administration's industry guidance on colored sea salt. |
(S)
1/28/2022- Referred to AEN, WAM. |
WAKAI |
AEN, WAM |
HB2307 |
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SB3231
DBEDT; State Film Coordinator; Film Permits; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM.
Establishes the state film coordinator in the department of business, economic development, and tourism to review, approve, and issue permits to film in the State. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
2/4/2022- The committee on EET deferred the measure. |
WAKAI |
EET, WAM |
HB1983 |
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SB3232
New Businesses; DBEDT; Assistance; Loans; Fees; Unemployment Insurance Benefits
RELATING TO ASSISTANCE FOR NEW BUSINESSES.
Requires DBEDT to provide support services to new businesses. Establishes a separate general excise tax rate for a business's first five years of operation. Exempts a business from paying any fees related to licensing and registration within its first five years of operation. Allows individuals to continue to receive unemployment benefits while in the process of starting a business. Requires the state procurement office to advise government bodies to allocate at least five percent of funding to procure goods and services from new businesses in the State. Prohibits savings and loan associations from requiring a signed confession of judgment from a small business as a condition of receiving a loan. |
(S)
1/28/2022- Referred to EET/CPN, WAM/JDC. |
WAKAI |
EET/CPN, WAM/JDC |
HB2402 |
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SB3233
General Excise Tax Exemption; Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
RELATING TO THE TAXATION OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES.
Establishes a general excise tax exemption to the amounts received from the sale of fresh fruits and vegetables. |
(S)
1/28/2022- Referred to AEN, WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, KANUHA, MISALUCHA, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Nishihara, Wakai |
AEN, WAM |
HB1904 |
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SB3234
Suicide Prevention Task Force; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Recognizes and formalizes the Prevent Suicide Hawaii Task Force to implement its strategic plan to reduce suicide in Hawaii by twenty-five per cent by 2025. Appropriates funds to the Department of Health's Emergency Medical Services and Injunction System Branch to support the branch operations to prevent or reduce suicide in the State. |
(S)
1/28/2022- Referred to HTH/HMS, WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, ACASIO, CHANG, FEVELLA, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, LEE, MISALUCHA, Baker, Gabbard, Ihara, Moriwaki, Riviere |
HTH/HMS, WAM |
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SB3235 SD1 HD1 CD1
Department of Human Services; Safe Spaces for Youth Pilot Program; Homeless Youth; Shelter; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO SAFE SPACES FOR YOUTH PILOT PROGRAM.
Establishes the Safe Spaces for Youth Pilot Program within the Department of Human Services. Requires the pilot program to collaborate with all state and county departments that offer services to ensure the well-being of youth in Hawaii to coordinate the identification of youth who are experiencing homelessness and placement of these youth at a shelter for homeless youth. Requires the Department of Human Services to contract with nonprofit organizations to provide shelters for homeless youth. Requires the Department of Human Services to submit a report to the Legislature before the Regular Session of 2025. Appropriates funds. Repeals 6/30/2025. (CD1) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 130, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1231). |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, ACASIO, CHANG, FEVELLA, INOUYE, KEOHOKALOLE, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, Baker, Gabbard, Kidani, Kim, Riviere, Wakai |
HHH, FIN |
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SB3236 SD2 HD1 CD1
Healthcare; Medicaid; Nursing Facilities; Community Care Foster Family Homes (CCFFH); Expanded Adult Residential Care Homes (E ARCH); Pandemic; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MEDICAID PATIENT CARE.
Appropriates funds to provide enhanced payments to state-licensed skilled nursing facilities, community care foster family homes, and expanded adult residential care homes that are caring for Medicaid patients; provided that the Department of Human Services shall obtain the maximum amount of federal matching funds available for this expenditure. (CD1) |
(H)
7/7/2022- Act 254, on 07/07/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1357). |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, KIDANI, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, Baker, Fevella, Gabbard, Ihara, Riviere, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
PDP, HHH, FIN |
HB2394 |
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SB3237 SD2
DHS; Foster Care; Adoption; Adoption Assistance; Investigation; DOH; Crisis Mobile Outreach Team Pilot Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE SERVICES.
Expands the investigative power of the Department of Human Services to include: children who have been adopted or have been placed in legal guardianship, whose adoptive families or legal guardians are receiving federal or state financial assistance; and children in the foster care system for whom there is a pending petition for adoption or for whom an adoption decree has been issued but the children have not yet been placed in the custody of the adoption petitioner. Requires the Department of Human Services to submit a report to the Legislature on the impact of expanding home visits to families receiving adoption assistance or legal guardianship assistance before the convening of the Regular Session of 2027. Establishes a two-year Crisis Mobile Outreach Team Pilot Program within the Department of Health to expand and support existing crisis response services and programs for at-risk youth. Requires the Department of Health's Child and Adolescent Mental Health Division to submit a report to the Legislature on its findings and recommendations arising from the pilot program before the Regular Session of 2024. Appropriates funds to the Department of Health and the Department of Human Services. Repeals the pilot program on 6/30/2024. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to HHH, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, LEE, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, NISHIHARA, Baker, Gabbard, Keith-Agaran, Riviere, Wakai |
HHH, FIN |
HB2424 |
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SB3238
Tow Trucks; Storage Fees; Hourly
RELATING TO STORAGE FEES.
Requires that towing companies charge an hourly rate for storage of a vehicle. |
(S)
1/28/2022- Referred to TRS, CPN. |
RIVIERE, CHANG |
TRS, CPN |
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SB3239
Counties; Civil Fines; Sale of Real Property
RELATING TO THE COUNTIES.
Authorizes counties, after adoption of an ordinance, to sell private property after all notices, orders, and appeal proceedings are exhausted and to use those revenues to pay unpaid civil fines related to that property. |
(S)
1/28/2022- Referred to GVO, JDC. |
RIVIERE, CHANG, Moriwaki |
GVO, JDC |
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SB3240
Agricultural Buildings; Agricultural Structures; Residential Occupancy; Prohibition
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES.
Prohibits residential occupancy of agricultural buildings that are exempt from building permit and building code requirements. Establishes requirements for agricultural buildings that are exempt from building permits and building code requirements. |
(S)
1/28/2022- Referred to GVO/PSM/AEN, JDC. |
RIVIERE, GABBARD, Acasio, Ihara, Kim, Moriwaki, Wakai |
GVO/PSM/AEN, JDC |
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SB3241
Constitutional Amendment; Lieutenant Governor; Appointment; Elections; Governor (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE V, SECTION 2, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO REQUIRE THE GUBERNATORIAL NOMINEE OF EACH POLITICAL PARTY TO SELECT THE PARTY'S LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR NOMINEE.
Proposes an amendment to article V, section 2, of the Hawaii State Constitution to require that each gubernatorial nominee appoint a person from the same political party as a running mate for Lieutenant Governor in the general election. |
(S)
1/28/2022- Referred to JDC, WAM. |
RIVIERE, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, WAKAI, Nishihara, San Buenaventura |
JDC, WAM |
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SB3242
Primary Elections; Lieutenant Governor; Appointments
RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Amends sections of chapter 12, HRS, to conform with an amendment to Article V, Section 2 of the Constitution of the State of Hawaii to require that a nominee for Lieutenant Governor be appointed by the gubernatorial nominee from the same political party. Takes effect upon the ratification of a constitutional amendment proposed in the 2022 general election. |
(S)
1/28/2022- Referred to JDC . |
RIVIERE, CHANG, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, WAKAI, San Buenaventura |
JDC |
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SB3243 SD1 HD1
Industrial Park; Economic Zones; Hawaii Technology Development Corporation
RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Repeals the definition of "industrial park" in chapter 206M, Hawaii Revised Statutes, regarding the Hawaii technology development corporation. Replaces all instances of "industrial park" with a newly defined term, "economic zone", in that chapter. (HD1) |
(H)
6/17/2022- Act 055, on 06/17/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1155). |
DELA CRUZ |
ECD, FIN |
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SB3244 SD1
Permanent Resident; Legislative Reapportionment; Definition
RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE REAPPORTIONMENT.
Repeals the definition of permanent resident for legislative reapportionment purposes. Takes effect 7/30/2075. (SD1) |
(H)
3/16/2022- The committee(s) on GVR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
DELA CRUZ |
GVR, JHA, FIN |
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SB3245 SD1
Human Trafficking; Department of Human Services; Notice; National Human Trafficking Hotline; Department of the Attorney General; Statewide Coordinator on Human Trafficking and Program; Victim Restitution ($)
RELATING TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING.
Requires the Department of Human Services to develop, and certain businesses and establishments to post, a notice containing information about the National Human Trafficking Hotline. Requires the Department of the Attorney General to establish a Statewide Coordinator on Human Trafficking and a Program within the Department to support the needs of victims of human trafficking and submit reports to the Legislature on the State's efforts to address human trafficking and the commercial sexual exploitation of children. Specifies that court-ordered restitution for a victim of labor trafficking may include the cost of necessary rehabilitation for the victim, including medical, psychiatric, and psychological care and treatment. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2022- Re-Referred to HMS, JDC/WAM. |
DELA CRUZ, BAKER, CHANG, GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, MISALUCHA, NISHIHARA, Kanuha, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
HMS, JDC/WAM |
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SB3246
DOH; Counties; Extended Producer Responsibility; Waste Reduction; Packaging; Fast-Moving Consumer Goods; Special Fund; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO WASTE MANAGEMENT.
Establishes an extended producer responsibility program. Requires certain producers of fast-moving consumer goods to register with the Department of Health and pay an annual fee based on the amount of packaging volume the covered producer places on the market each calendar year from 2023 to 2027. Provides for the deposit of fees into an extended producer responsibility special fund. Provides for the expenditure of moneys from the extended producer responsibility special fund for the creation of a report that assess the resources needed to reduce the volume of packaging waste sent to landfills or power plants that burn municipal solid waste as a fuel by 50% by 2026 and 80% by 2030. Appropriates moneys. |
(S)
1/28/2022- Referred to HTH/AEN, WAM. |
ACASIO, CHANG, GABBARD, Baker, Moriwaki |
HTH/AEN, WAM |
HB2399 |
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SB3247 SD2 HD2
DHHL; Strategic Plan; Housing Preferences; Beneficiaries; Applicants
RELATING TO HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Requires DHHL to develop a strategic plan to meet certain housing preferences of individuals on the DHHL applicant waiting list. Requires DHHL to submit the strategic plan to the legislature no later than 12/10/2022. Effective 1/1/2222. (HD2) |
(S)
4/26/2022- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-28-22 1:50PM; Conference Room 325. |
DECOITE, CHANG, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, Dela Cruz, Kidani, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
HSG, JHA, FIN |
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SB3248 SD1 HD2
Department of Health; Emergency Medical Services; Advanced Life Support Ambulance; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AMBULANCES.
Appropriates funds to the department of health to purchase one advanced life support ambulance and related equipment, to be based on the island of Molokai, and pay related personnel costs for state-certified emergency medical services personnel. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD2) |
(H)
4/18/2022- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 873). |
DECOITE, ACASIO, BAKER, CHANG, FEVELLA, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, Gabbard, Kidani, Kim, Nishihara, Riviere, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
HHH, CPC, FIN |
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SB3249
Department of Education; Teachers Reimbursement; Supplies
RELATING TO CLASSROOM SUPPLIES.
Requires the Department of Education to reimburse the personal expenditure of funds by teachers under certain circumstances. |
(S)
1/28/2022- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
DECOITE, CHANG, FEVELLA, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, KIM, MISALUCHA, WAKAI, Acasio, Dela Cruz, Ihara, Nishihara, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
EDU, WAM |
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SB3250 SD1
Income Tax; High-Income Individuals, Wealth Tax; Working Group
RELATING TO TAXATION.
Establishes two additional marginal tax rates for joint filers whose income exceeds $10,000,000 and $25,000,000, head of households whose income exceeds $7,500,000 and $18,750,000, individuals whose income exceeds $5,000,000 and $12,500,000, and estates and trusts that have income exceeding $200,000 and $500,000, respectively. Establishes a working group within the Department of Taxation to develop a proposal for a state wealth tax. Takes effect on 7/30/2075. (SD1) |
(S)
2/18/2022- The committee on WAM deferred the measure. |
DECOITE, CHANG, GABBARD, INOUYE, LEE, MISALUCHA, RHOADS, Keith-Agaran, Nishihara, San Buenaventura |
JDC, WAM |
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SB3251 SD1 HD2
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Hunting Guides; Private Land; Written Permission
RELATING TO HUNTING GUIDES.
Requires that hunting guides obtain written permission from private landowners or other appropriate persons before hunting on private lands. As part of the licensing process, requires hunting guides to file the written permission with the department of land and natural resources' division of forestry and wildlife. Requires hunting guides to carry a copy of the written permission with them while hunting or guiding clients. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2) |
(H)
3/30/2022- The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
DECOITE, CHANG, FEVELLA, Gabbard, Kim, Nishihara, Riviere, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
WAL, AGR, JHA |
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SB3252 SD2 HD2 CD1
Public Records; Duplication; Costs; Disclosure; Public Interest; Waiver; Records; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC RECORDS.
Beginning 7/1/2023, imposes a cap on the costs charged for the reproduction of certain government records; waives the cost of duplication of government records provided to requestors in an electronic format; imposes a cap on costs charged for searching for, reviewing, and segregating records; and provides for a waiver of fees when the public interest is served by a record's disclosure. Appropriates funds for positions. (CD1) |
(H)
7/12/2022- Vetoed (Gov. Msg. No. 1407). |
RHOADS |
GVR, FIN |
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SB3253
Mental Health; Mental Illness; Emergency Mental Health Examination
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Removes the "imminent" requirement from the standard for emergency mental health examinations and requires mental health workers to consider a person's history of mental illness in determining whether the person requires an emergency mental health examination. |
(S)
1/28/2022- Referred to HMS/HTH, JDC. |
RHOADS |
HMS/HTH, JDC |
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SB3254 SD1
Reapportionment; Constitutional Amendment (ConAm)
PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE IV, SECTIONS 4 AND 6, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION REGARDING REAPPORTIONMENT.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to specify that reapportionment shall be based upon the resident population, as counted in the most recent decennial United States Census. (SD1) |
(S)
3/21/2022- Notice of bill proposing constitutional amendment transmitted to Governor pursuant to Article XVII, Section 3 (Sen. Com. No. 2). |
RHOADS, DELA CRUZ, Keith-Agaran |
GVR, JHA, FIN |
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SB3255 SD1
Roadways; Waianae District; Parallel Routes; Traffic Mitigation; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HIGHWAYS.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the Waianae district to address traffic mitigation. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/18/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
SHIMABUKURO |
TRS, WAM |
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SB3256
Hospitals; All-payer Health Care; Global Budgeting; DOH; DHS; Insurance Commissioner; Study
RELATING TO HOSPITALS.
Require DOH, in conjunction with DHS and insurance commissioner, to conduct a study to determine the feasibility of an all-payer global budgeting pilot program for hospital care. |
(S)
1/28/2022- Referred to HTH/HMS, WAM. |
SHIMABUKURO |
HTH/HMS, WAM |
HB1620 |
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SB3257
Medical Cannabis Day; Day of Observance
RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS DAY.
Establishes June 14 of each year as "Medical Cannabis Day". |
(S)
1/28/2022- Referred to LCA. |
SHIMABUKURO |
LCA |
HB1957 |
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SB3258
Auditor; Study; Medicaid Managed Care; Med-QUEST ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Requires the auditor to conduct a comprehensive study of managed care organizations that administer the medicaid program in the State. |
(S)
2/8/2022- The committee on GVO deferred the measure. |
SHIMABUKURO |
HMS/GVO, WAM |
HB2032 |
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SB3259
Auditor; Study; EUTF; Health Insurance Plans ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Requires auditor to conduct a comprehensive study of the health insurance plans in the State that administer the Hawaii employer-union health benefits trust fund. |
(S)
1/28/2022- Referred to LCA/GVO, WAM. |
SHIMABUKURO |
LCA/GVO, WAM |
HB2033 |
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SB3260
University of Hawaii, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources; Ornamental Red Ginger; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii for the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources to study diseases affecting the production of ornamental red ginger on Oahu and the neighbor islands. |
(S)
1/28/2022- Referred to HRE/AEN, WAM. |
GABBARD |
HRE/AEN, WAM |
HB2305 |
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SB3261 SD2 HD1
HHFDC; Affordable Housing; Working Group; Leasehold Housing; Counties; Study; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Directs the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation in cooperation with the counties and other housing experts to study the implementation of leasehold housing on publicly-owned, non-ceded lands near public transit stations in each county. Requires the working group to submit a report to the legislature by 12/10/2023. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/18/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Kapela, Kong, Perruso voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Branco, Ilagan, McKelvey, Ohno excused (4). |
CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, INOUYE, KEOHOKALOLE, MISALUCHA, Kanuha, Kidani, Moriwaki, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
HSG/WAL, JHA, FIN |
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SB3262
CIP; 9th Senatorial District ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE NINTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 9th senatorial district. |
(S)
1/28/2022- Referred to WAM. |
CHANG |
WAM |
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SB3263
Regulation; Counties; Zoning; Training; Commissioners; Form-Based Code ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Prohibits counties from implementing certain zoning restrictions, including unreasonable or inconsistent developer fees. Directs counties to develop a plan for zoning reform that includes training for planning and zoning commissioners and a model for form-based zoning codes. |
(S)
1/28/2022- Referred to GVO, JDC/WAM. |
CHANG |
GVO, JDC/WAM |
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SB3264
Community Care Foster Family Homes; Primary Caregivers
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Requires the department of health to adopt rules to allow primary caregivers to be absent from community care foster family homes for no more than thirty-six, rather than twenty-eight, hours in a calendar week, not to exceed eight, rather than five, hours per day. |
(S)
1/28/2022- Referred to HTH/HMS, WAM. |
CHANG |
HTH/HMS, WAM |
HB1621 |
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SB3265
Hawaii Public Housing Authority; Non-Subsidized Housing
RELATING TO THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY.
Allows the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to build non-subsidized housing. |
(S)
1/28/2022- Referred to HOU, WAM. |
CHANG |
HOU, WAM |
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SB3266
Education; DOE; Literacy; Primary Promise; Pilot Program; Teachers; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Establishes a primary promise pilot program within the Department of Education. Requires the Department to identify elementary schools having low literacy rates or a disproportionate number of students reading below grade level. Appropriates moneys to hire teachers and instructional aides to provide instruction to students in grades K-3 who read below grade level in those identified schools. Sunsets 6/30/2025. |
(S)
1/28/2022- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
KIM, CHANG, FEVELLA, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, MISALUCHA, Acasio, Baker, Gabbard, Ihara, Kanuha, Kidani, Nishihara, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
EDU, WAM |
HB2047 |
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SB3267 SD2
UH; RCUH; Contracts; Sponsored Projects; Employees
RELATING TO THE RESEARCH CORPORATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Allows the University of Hawaii to enter into contracts with the Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii for the purposes of supporting or facilitating sponsored research and training activities, or for advancing innovation and entrepreneurship in the State using funds appropriated by the Legislature. Requires the university to consult with pexclusive representatives to review conformance of positions with exceptions to collective bargaining for the purpose of employment of personnel that involve a state program or state employee. Retains the Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii's ability to maintain contracts related to invasive species control or eradication. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to HET, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
KIM, FEVELLA, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, Dela Cruz, Kanuha, Kidani, Riviere, San Buenaventura |
HET, WAL, FIN |
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SB3268 SD1
UH; Board of Regents; Athletic Director; Coaches; Contracts; Salaries; Termination; Appropriation
RELATING TO UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII ATHLETICS.
Authorizes the University of Hawaii Board of Regents to terminate the Athletic Director and head coaches for cause. Requires Board of Regents approval of all coaching contracts with salaries greater than $200,000, including additional private funding and bonuses. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to LAT/HET, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
KIM, ACASIO, DELA CRUZ, FEVELLA, KIDANI, MISALUCHA, Kanuha, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro |
LAT/HET, JHA, FIN |
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SB3269 SD2
UH; Board of Regents; Tenure; Personal Services; Appropriation
RELATING TO ACADEMIC TENURE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii to restore personal services. Requires the UH Board of Regents and the President of UH to discuss and adopt the permitted interaction group on tenure's recommendations for tenure of UH faculty and consult with the UH faculty and the exclusive representative of each applicable collective bargaining unit in implementing the recommendations. (SD2) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to HET, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
KIM, FEVELLA, Ihara, Riviere, Wakai |
HET, FIN |
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SB3270
Government Contracts; Procurement Code; Qualifications
RELATING TO PUBLIC PROCUREMENT.
Prohibits determinations of nonresponsibility, under the Hawaii Public Procurement Code, based solely on the failure to possess prior experience. |
(S)
2/14/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. |
KIM, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, Acasio, Baker, Kidani, Riviere, San Buenaventura |
GVO, JDC |
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SB3271
DoTAX; Peer-to-Peer Car-sharing; Car-sharing Surcharge Tax; State Highway Fund
RELATING TO PEER-TO-PEER CAR-SHARING.
Authorizes peer-to-peer car-sharing and establishes regulations thereof. Imposes the car-sharing surcharge tax on peer-to-peer car-sharing programs. Sets the car-sharing vehicle surcharge tax at a rate equal to one-twelfth of the rate of the rental motor vehicle surcharge tax. Requires those persons engaging or continuing in a peer-to-peer car-sharing program to register with the Department of Taxation. |
(S)
1/28/2022- Referred to TRS/CPN, JDC/WAM. |
LEE |
TRS/CPN, JDC/WAM |
HB1971 |
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SB3272 SD2 HD2 CD1
Tour Aircraft Operations; Task Force; Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; Records; Flight Details
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Requires the Director of Transportation to adopt rules to require tour aircraft operations to report details of each flight taken by the tour aircraft operation on a monthly basis. Establishes the Air Noise and Safety Task Force. (CD1) |
(H)
7/12/2022- Act 311, on 07/12/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1440). |
LEE, CHANG, FEVELLA, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, Baker, Gabbard, Ihara, Riviere, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
TRN, CPC, FIN |
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SB3273 SD1
Working Group; Department of Environmental Protection; Board of Environmental Protection; Recommendations
RELATING TO A DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
Establishes a Department of Environmental Protection, to be headed by a Board of Environmental Protection, by July 1, 2026. Creates a Department of Environmental Protection working group to address the logistics required for the State to establish a Department of Environmental Protection. Requires the working group to submit a report to the Legislature prior to the 2025 Regular Session. (SD1) |
(S)
2/18/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
LEE, CHANG, DECOITE, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, Ihara, Kidani, San Buenaventura |
AEN, WAM |
HB2256 |
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SB3274 SD2
HDOT; Pedestrian and Bicycle Infrastructure; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Requires the Department of Transportation to increase funding, pursue grants, and work on projects focusing on safe, low-user- cost pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure. Appropriates moneys for two grant writing positions. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to TRN, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
LEE |
TRN, FIN |
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SB3275 SD1
Marine Species; Illegal Harvesting; Commercial Purposes; State Roads
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Prohibits any person from using a public road, street, or highway, or similar thoroughfare to transport marine species illegally harvested from state waters for commercial purposes and marine species harvested for commercial aquarium purposes. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/18/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
LEE |
TRS/AEN, JDC |
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SB3276
CIP; 19th Senatorial District; GO Bonds; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE NINETEENTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds and appropriates moneys for capital improvement projects for the benefit of the 19th Senatorial District. |
(S)
1/28/2022- Referred to WAM. |
FEVELLA |
WAM |
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SB3277 SD1
University of Hawaii; President of the University of Hawaii; Chancellor; Chief Procurement Officer
RELATING TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII SYSTEM.
Prohibits the president of the University of Hawaii from serving concurrently as a campus chancellor. Prohibits the president of the University of Hawaii from serving concurrently as chief procurement officer. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
FEVELLA, CHANG, Kidani, Kim |
HRE, JDC |
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SB3278
Penal Code; Criminal Procedure; Victims and Witnesses of Sexual Offenses; Right to Speedy Trial; Child Abuse; Expedited Criminal Proceedings
RELATING TO SPEEDY TRIALS.
Creates a statutory right of victims and witnesses of sexual offenses under part V of chapter 707, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to a speedy trial in criminal cases involving adult defendants. Requires the court and the prosecution to take appropriate action to ensure a prompt trial in order to minimize the length of time a child abuse victim or minor witness must endure the stress of the proceedings. |
(S)
1/28/2022- Referred to HMS, JDC/WAM. |
FEVELLA, GABBARD, Kidani, Riviere |
HMS, JDC/WAM |
HB2461 |
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SB3279
Hawaii Community Development Authority; OHA; Residential Development; Kakaako Makai
RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
Allows the raising of the building height limit for 2 of the 6 parcels owned by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs in the Kakaako Makai area to 400 feet. Lifts the current restriction against residential development in Kakaako Makai to allow residential development by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs or by third parties to which the Office of Hawaiian Affairs conveys the parcels. Requires the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and any developer to provide written notice to any tenant or resident of potential aircraft related nuisances before entering into a lease, and to assess and propose mitigation efforts to address aircraft related nuisances in development plans and proposals. |
(S)
1/28/2022- Referred to HWN/EET, WAM/JDC. |
FEVELLA, ACASIO, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, San Buenaventura |
HWN/EET, WAM/JDC |
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SB3280 SD1 HD1 CD1
Special Purpose Revenue Bond; Saint Joseph School ($)
RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS TO ASSIST SAINT JOSEPH SCHOOL.
Authorizes the issuance of special purpose revenue bonds to assist Saint Joseph School in planning, designing, constructing, reconstructing, renovating, acquiring, equipping, and improving educational facilities. (CD1) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 199, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1300). |
INOUYE, Keith-Agaran, Nishihara, Taniguchi |
EDN, FIN |
HB1998 |
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SB3281
Condominium; Residential Units; Sale; Owner-Occupants
RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.
Increases the minimum number of residential units in a condominium project that must be offered for sale to prospective owner-occupants in the thirty-day period following the initial date of sale of the condominium from 50 percent to 90 percent. |
(S)
2/23/2022- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
MORIWAKI |
HOU, CPN |
HB2239 |
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SB3282 SD1 HD2 CD1
Government Records; Office of Enterprise Technology Services; Hawaii State Archives; Comptroller; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT RECORDS.
Allows the comptroller to direct the transfer of records to the State Records Center and determine the time period at which the records should be transferred. Appropriates funds for the costs necessary for the transfer of non-permanent government records to the State Records Center. (CD1) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 178, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1279). |
MORIWAKI |
GVR, JHA, FIN |
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SB3283 SD1
DOTAX; Tax Administration
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION.
Makes certain no-cost organizational changes within the Department of Taxation. (SD1) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to LAT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
MORIWAKI |
LAT, CPC, FIN |
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SB3284 SD2 HD2 CD1
Information Technology; Office of Enterprise Technology Services; Phased Consolidation Plan; Technology Services Consolidation Working Group; Report
RELATING TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES.
Establishes a technology services consolidation working group to develop a plan for the phased consolidation of all state executive branch information technology services and staff, where determined practicable by the working group, within five years, excluding those of the Department of Education, Hawaii Health Systems Corporation, University of Hawaii, and Office of Hawaiian Affairs, under the Office of Enterprise Technology Services. Requires the working group to recommend ways to attract high-quality information technology professionals to the State and report to the Legislature. Dissolves the working group on 12/31/2023. (CD1) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 179, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1280). |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, DELA CRUZ, KEOHOKALOLE, MISALUCHA, Baker, Gabbard, Ihara, Kidani, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
HET, CPC, FIN |
HB2410 |
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SB3285
Emergency Powers; State of Emergency; Local State of Emergency; Termination; Extension; Legislative Override; Price Control
RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
Clarifies that the powers granted for emergency purposes shall not be inconsistent with the state constitution. Provides parameters for the duration of suspension of laws and requires justification for the suspension. Authorizes the governor to require counties to obtain approval prior to issuing any emergency order, rule, or proclamation. Clarifies that a state of emergency may be extended or terminated by a separate or supplementary proclamation. Authorizes the legislature to terminate a state of emergency, in part or in whole, by an affirmative two-thirds vote. Specifies that prohibitions on price increases of essential commodities during a severe weather warning expire seventy-two hours after the effective date and time of the initial declaration or any supplemental proclamation. |
(S)
1/28/2022- Referred to PSM/GVO, JDC/WAM. |
MORIWAKI, KEITH-AGARAN, KIM, MISALUCHA, Dela Cruz, Fevella, Gabbard, Kidani, Riviere, Wakai |
PSM/GVO, JDC/WAM |
HB1585 |
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SB3286
DOD; DLNR; United States Military; Leases; Lease Extensions; Prohibitions; Public Lands
RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.
Prohibits the Department of Land and Natural Resources from approving any land disposition to the United States military that allows for or facilitates any military training activities on the subject lands. Requires that any lease or lease extension between the State and the US Department of Defense or branches of the US military include certain provisions, including an acknowledgement that the State retains authority over all environmental matters within its jurisdiction. Provides that violation of state or federal environmental law, or any law, rule, or order on a matter affecting the health and safety of the State's residents, shall be grounds for terminating the lease. Prohibits the State from leasing public lands to or extending the lease of the US Department of Defense or any branch of the US military if the department or branch is noncompliant with any environmental order, consent decree, or memoranda of agreement, or any law, rule, or order on a matter affecting residents' health and safety. |
(S)
1/28/2022- Referred to WTL/PSM, WAM/JDC. |
NISHIHARA, ACASIO, BAKER, MISALUCHA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kanuha |
WTL/PSM, WAM/JDC |
HB2331 |
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SB3287
State Capitol Tours; Legislative Reference Bureau; Public Access Room; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PUBLIC ACCESS.
Establishes a state capitol tours program within the Legislature's Public Access Room. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/28/2022- Referred to GVO, WAM. |
IHARA, ACASIO, CHANG, FEVELLA, KANUHA, KIDANI, KIM, NISHIHARA, Riviere, San Buenaventura, Taniguchi |
GVO, WAM |
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SB3288
Telehealth; Health Insurance; Coverage; Services
RELATING TO TELEHEALTH.
Prohibits health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations from excluding coverage of a service solely because the service is provided through telehealth and not through face-to-face contact. Requires parity between telehealth services and face-to-face services for purposes of deductibles, copayments, coinsurance, benefit limits, and utilization reviews. |
(S)
1/28/2022- Referred to HTH, CPN. |
BAKER, ACASIO, DECOITE, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kanuha |
HTH, CPN |
HB1634 |
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SB3289 SD2 HD2 CD1
Hawaii Retirement Savings Program; State-facilitated Payroll-deduction Individual Retirement Account; Department of Budget and Finance; Department of Labor and Industrial Relations; Study; Phasing; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HAWAII RETIREMENT SAVINGS.
Establishes the Hawaii Retirement Savings Program, administered by the Hawaii Retirement Savings Board, in consultation with the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations and Department of Budget and Finance, to provide a state-facilitated payroll-deduction individual retirement savings plan to private sector employees who do not have access to employer-sponsored retirement savings plans beginning on an implementation date to be determined by the board. Authorizes an implementation and evaluation study, followed by an implementation strategy and timetable, prior to implementation of the program. Provides a state match of up to $500 to the accounts of the first 50,000 covered employees who participate in the program for twelve consecutive months after initial enrollment. (CD1) |
(H)
7/12/2022- Act 296, on 07/12/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1425). |
TANIGUCHI, ACASIO, CHANG, DECOITE, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, LEE, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, RIVIERE, SHIMABUKURO, Fevella, Gabbard, Ihara, Kanuha, Kim, Kouchi, Nishihara, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
LAT, CPC, FIN |
HB2046 |
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SB3290
State Foundation on Culture and the Arts; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE FOUNDATION ON CULTURE AND THE ARTS.
Appropriates funds to the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts Artist Fellowship Program for the awarding of one-time fellowships to promising artists. |
(S)
2/17/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
TANIGUCHI |
LCA, WAM |
HB2346 |
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SB3291
Employment Security; Master and Servant Relationship; Employer and Employee Relationship; Labor; DLIR; Department of Taxation
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT.
Expands the grounds for the department of labor and industrial relations to determine that services performed by an individual for wages or under a contract of hire are not employment for purposes of the Hawaii employment security law. Replaces references to master and servant with the common law equivalent of employer and employee. |
(S)
1/28/2022- Referred to LCA, JDC/WAM. |
TANIGUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
LCA, JDC/WAM |
HB1896 |
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SB3292 SD1
School Facilities Authority; Executive Director; Governor Appointment
RELATING TO THE SCHOOL FACILITIES AUTHORITY.
Authorizes, under certain circumstances, the School Facilities Authority Board to provide to the Governor a list of up to three candidates for the position of Executive Director of the School Facilities Authority. Requires the Governor to select a nominee for senate approval within sixty days of receiving the list of candidates. Provides that in the event of a vacancy, the Assistant Superintendent for the Office of Facilities and Operations shall serve as the Acting Executive Director of the School Facilities Authority until a new Executive Director is appointed and the Senate advises and consents. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
KIDANI, CHANG, DELA CRUZ, FEVELLA, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, MISALUCHA, Baker, Gabbard, Kanuha, Kim, Moriwaki, Nishihara, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
EDU, JDC/WAM |
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SB3293 SD2 HD2
Recidivism Prevention Pilot Program; Housing Voucher; Child Care Voucher; Employer Tax Credit; Judiciary; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ASSISTANCE FOR PERSONS COMPLETING A TERM OF IMPRISONMENT.
Establishes within the judiciary a five-year recidivism prevention pilot program consisting of three components: a housing voucher program, child care voucher program, and employer income tax credit program to assist the reentry efforts of certain individuals who exited the women's community correctional center. Appropriates funds for the program and five transition navigator positions within the judiciary. Effective 7/1/3000. Repeals 7/1/2027. (HD2) |
(S)
4/27/2022- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-29-22 10:50AM; Conference Room 229. |
KIDANI, CHANG, FEVELLA, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Ihara, Kanuha, Nishihara, Riviere, Wakai |
CMV, JHA, FIN |
HB2259 |
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SB3294 SD2 HD1 CD1
Reentry Planning Circles; Incarcerated Individuals; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO REENTRY PLANNING CIRCLES.
Appropriates moneys for reentry planning circles for incarcerated individuals. (CD1) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 118, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1219). |
KIDANI, ACASIO, CHANG, FEVELLA, MORIWAKI, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Ihara, Kanuha, Nishihara, Riviere |
CMV, JHA, FIN |
HB2257 |
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SB3295 SD1 HD2
PSD; Judiciary; Women's Corrections Implementation Commission; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CORRECTIONS.
Establishes the women's corrections implementation commission within the department of public safety to provide oversight over state correctional facilities and community correctional centers that incarcerate women; receive and investigate complaints from incarcerated women; monitor the criminal justice system's progress in implementing reforms; and monitor programs and data that are important to ensuring successful outcomes for women in the correctional system. Requires annual reports to the legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2) |
(S)
4/20/2022- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 729). |
KIDANI, CHANG, FEVELLA, KIM, Ihara, Kanuha, Nishihara, Riviere, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
CMV, JHA, FIN |
HB2258 |
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SB3296 SD1
Department of Education; Sports; Co-Curricular
RELATING TO SPORTS.
Designates sports as being co curricular activities. Requires the Department of Education to submit a report on the cost of implementing sports as co-curricular activities. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
3/8/2022- Recommitted to WAM. |
KIDANI |
EDU, WAM |
HB2427 |
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SB3297
National School Lunch Program; Department of Education; State Public Charter School Commission; Food Services Branch; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM.
Appropriates funds to the Department of Education and State Public Charter School Commission for full-time equivalent positions and staff member positions at each public and charter school to manage the National School Lunch Program. |
(S)
1/28/2022- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
KANUHA, ACASIO, CHANG, FEVELLA, KEITH-AGARAN, Gabbard, Ihara, Kim, Nishihara, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
EDU, WAM |
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SB3298 SD1 HD1 CD1
Shooting Facility; Shooting Range; County of Hawaii; Working Group; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Department of Public Safety; Hunters; Recreational Shooting
RELATING TO SHOOTING FACILITIES.
Establishes a working group consisting of the Chairperson of the Board of Land and Natural Resources, Director of Public Safety, and hunters and recreational shooters to determine potential locations and requirements for a shooting facility in the County of Hawaii. (CD1) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 214, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1315). |
KANUHA, CHANG, NISHIHARA, Acasio, Gabbard, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Kim, Riviere, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
WAL, FIN |
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SB3299 SD2
State Departments; DLNR; Gaming and Fishing Resources; Conservation; Sustainability; Food Security; Rules and Procedures; Report
RELATING TO SUSTAINABILITY.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to recognize that game mammals and game birds, managed in appropriate areas, can provide sustainable food sources that merit quality habitats with sufficient food, water, and refuge to support viable populations sufficient for hunting; provided that negative impacts to the environment are sufficiently minimized or offset through native ecosystem protections; that proper management of game populations in appropriate areas minimizes or reduces impacts to agriculture, important watershed areas, and native habitats, and provides certain benefits; and that the State's unique relationship with the ocean requires careful consideration and management of land and ocean activities that prioritize the public trust responsibilities of the State. Requires each department, office, or agency of the State to update its rules and policies to integrate the local hunting and fishing industries into any food security or sustainability strategies that department, office, or agency employs. Requires reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/11/2022- Re-referred to WAL, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 25 |
KANUHA, ACASIO, CHANG, Fevella, Kidani, Moriwaki, Nishihara, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
WAL, CPC, FIN |
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SB3300
Land Use; Counties; Reclassification; District Boundaries; Housing
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Authorizes the counties to reclassify lands fifteen to one hundred acres in certain rural, urban, and agricultural districts in which at least fifty per cent of the housing units on the land sought to be reclassified are set aside for persons and families with incomes at or below one hundred forty per cent of the area median income. |
(S)
1/28/2022- Referred to HOU/GVO, WAM/WTL. |
KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN |
HOU/GVO, WAM/WTL |
HB1835 |
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SB3301
Counties; Zoning; Housing; Yes In My Backyard; Report
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Requires each county to provide an annual report to the legislature on the county's efforts at reducing zoning and regulatory barriers to housing development. |
(S)
1/28/2022- Referred to GVO, WAM. |
KANUHA, ACASIO, CHANG, DECOITE, KEITH-AGARAN, MORIWAKI, Dela Cruz, Gabbard, Kidani, Nishihara, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
GVO, WAM |
HB1837 |
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SB3302 SD1
Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority; Environmental and Economic Development Revolving Loan Program; Environmental and Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund; Property Assessed Financing Program; Counties; Non-Ad Valorem Special Tax Assessment; Property Assessed Financing Assessment Contract; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE.
Requires the Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority to design and administer the Environmental and Economic Development Revolving Loan Program and the Property Assessed Financing Program. Creates the Environmental and Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2024. (SD1) |
(S)
2/18/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MISALUCHA, INOUYE, KANUHA |
EET/AEN, WAM |
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SB3303
Recycling; State Facilities; Department of Accounting and General Services; Study; Department of Health; Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO RECYCLING.
Requires state agencies to implement an on-site recycling program using rules issued by the Department of Health, in conjunction with the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, at buildings and facilities managed, maintained, or serviced by the Department of Accounting and General Services. Requires the Department of Health, in conjunction with the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, to conduct a study on the benefits and costs in increasing reuse and reduce efforts throughout the State, recycling streams, and solid waste management in Hawaii. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/28/2022- Referred to GVO/AEN, WAM. |
RHOADS |
GVO/AEN, WAM |
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SB3304
CIP; 13th Senatorial District ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE THIRTEENTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 13th senatorial district. |
(S)
1/28/2022- Referred to WAM. |
RHOADS |
WAM |
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SB3305
General Obligation Bonds; Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; Affordable Rental Housing; Rental Housing Revolving Fund ($)
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds to be appropriated into and out of the rental housing revolving fund for redevelopment of the department of Hawaiian home lands property located at 820 Isenberg street, Honolulu, Hawaii, for rental housing for native Hawaiian beneficiaries. |
(S)
1/28/2022- Referred to HOU/HWN, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HOU/HWN, WAM |
HB2395 |
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SB3306
Hunting Dogs; Microchip Identification; Department of Land and Natural Resources; Breeding License; Penalties
RELATING TO HUNTING DOGS.
Requires hunting licensees who own, harbor, possess, or utilize dogs for hunting to comply with mandatory microchip identification requirements. Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to issue hunting dog breeding licenses to persons, including hunting licensees, and adopt administrative rules, including appropriate limits on breeding. Imposes penalties. |
(S)
1/28/2022- Referred to WTL, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
WTL, JDC |
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SB3307
Kratom; Kratom Products; Labeling; Penalties; Sale to Minors Prohibited
RELATING TO KRATOM.
Establishes certain disclosure and labelling requirements for food, products, and dietary supplements containing kratom. Prohibits the distribution and sale of kratom products to minors. Imposes civil and criminal penalties for violations. Effective 1/1/2023. |
(S)
1/28/2022- Referred to HTH/CPN, JDC. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HTH/CPN, JDC |
HB2356 |
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SB3308
Fertility Preservation; Medical; Health; Insurance; Mandated Benefit
RELATING TO FERTILITY PRESERVATION.
Requires health insurers to include, as a benefit, fertility preservation procedures for men and women of reproductive age who have been diagnosed with cancer and whose cancer or cancer treatment may adversely affect their fertility. |
(S)
1/28/2022- Referred to CPN, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN, WAM |
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SB3309 SD1
Revision Bill
RELATING TO STATUTORY REVISION: AMENDING OR REPEALING VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE HAWAII REVISED STATUTES OR THE SESSION LAWS OF HAWAII FOR THE PURPOSES OF CORRECTING ERRORS AND REFERENCES, CLARIFYING LANGUAGE, OR DELETING OBSOLETE OR UNNECESSARY PROVISIONS.
Amends or repeals various provisions of the Hawaii Revised Statutes or the Session Laws of Hawaii for the purposes of correcting errors and references, clarifying language, or deleting obsolete or unnecessary provisions. (SD1) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 24 |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
JHA |
HB2049 |
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SB3310
Talent Agencies; Sexual Harassment; Nutrition; Educational Materials; Licensure; Minors; Certificates of Employment
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES.
Requires a talent agency to provide educational materials regarding sexual harassment prevention, retaliation, and reporting resources and nutrition and eating disorders to artists represented by the talent agency. Requires proof of compliance as part of licensure renewal. Requires, as a condition for a minor to be employed in theatrical employment, that the minor and the minor's parent or legal guardian receive and complete sexual harassment training. |
(S)
1/28/2022- Referred to LCA, JDC. |
MISALUCHA |
LCA, JDC |
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SB3311 SD2 HD2
DOT; Zero Emissions Transportation Goals; Ground Transportation; Interisland Transportation Working Group; Electric Vehicle Sales Growth Working Group; Report
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Establishes long-term goals for zero emissions transportation in Hawaii and abroad to reduce and eliminate transportation emissions. Establishes the interisland transportation working group. Establishes the electric vehicle sales growth working group. Requires annual reports to the legislature. (HD2) |
(H)
7/12/2022- Vetoed (Gov. Msg. No. 1408). |
LEE |
TRN, CPC, FIN |
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SB3312 SD1
Photo Red Light Imaging Detector Systems; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO THE PHOTO RED LIGHT IMAGING DETECTOR SYSTEMS PROGRAM.
Makes clarifying amendments to chapter 291J, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to reflect legislative intent, including repealing or changing certain defenses to violations of the photo red light imaging detector systems program. Amends the appropriations made pursuant to Act 133, Session Laws of Hawaii 2021, to account for the photo red light imaging detector system program's current timetable. Takes effect 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/18/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
LEE |
TRS, JDC/WAM |
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SB3313 SD1
Department of Transportation; Electric Vehicles; Alternative Fuel Vehicle; Surcharge on Annual Vehicle Registration Fee; Road Usage Charge System; Mileage-Based Road User Fees; Working Group; Reports; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
Replaces $50 annual vehicle registration surcharge for electric vehicles with a capped mileage-based road user fee for electric vehicles. Requires motor vehicle registration application to specify whether the type of fuel for which the vehicle is adapted is electricity. Requires certificates of inspection to state the odometer reading of electric vehicles. Requires the Department of Transportation to plan for the deployment of a state mileage-based road user fee program by 2025 and submit a report to the Legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2024. Requiring the Department of Transportation to establish a working group to reduce the overall miles travelled in the State and annually report its progress and recommendations to the Legislature. Defines alternative fuel vehicle. Makes an appropriation. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/18/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
LEE |
TRS, WAM |
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SB3314 SD2
Hawaii State Energy Office; Transfer; DBEDT; DLNR
RELATING TO THE HAWAII STATE ENERGY OFFICE.
Transfers the Hawaii State Energy Office from the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to the Department of Land and Natural Resources as an administratively attached agency. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to EEP/WAL, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
WAKAI |
EEP/WAL, FIN |
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SB3315
Electric Grids; Reliability Standards; Best Practices; Public Utilities Commission; State Planning Act; Energy Functional Plan; Office of Planning and Sustainable Development; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO ELECTRICAL GRID RELIABILITY.
Requires the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to develop and adopt effective and robust reliability standards and best practices for electric public utilities to operate and maintain the electrical grid, while considering the future effects of climate change. Ensures compliance of the adopted reliability standards and best practices; provided that electric public utilities in counties with a population of less than 100,000 persons are exempt. Requires the PUC to submit an annual report to the Legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the regular session. Requires all state agencies to consider and use the reliability standards and best practices that the PUC develops and adopts when planning the State's facility systems. Appropriates funds. |
(S)
1/28/2022- Referred to CPN/EET, WAM. |
WAKAI |
CPN/EET, WAM |
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SB3316 SD2
DLIR; Paid Family Leave; Temporary Disability Insurance; Insurance Benefits; Employer Based Insurance Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FAMILY LEAVE.
Provides employed individuals with up to 8 weeks of paid family leave during the first year after birth of the individual's child, adoption of a child by the individual, or placement of a child with the individual through foster care, and 8 weeks of paid family leave to care for the individual's family member having a serious health condition during any benefit year, paid through an employer-based private insurance program currently used to provide for temporary disability benefits. Repeals chapter 398, HRS. Appropriates moneys to the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations. Sections 1-28 effective 7/1/2024. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to LAT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
TANIGUCHI |
LAT, CPC, FIN |
HB2407 |
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SB3317
Capital Improvement Project; CIP; Iolani Palace; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR IOLANI PALACE.
Authorizes the director of finance to issue general obligation bonds and appropriates funds for capital improvement projects relating to Iolani Palace. |
(S)
2/17/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
TANIGUCHI |
LCA, WAM |
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SB3318
CIP; 11th Senatorial District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ELEVENTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 11th senatorial district. |
(S)
1/28/2022- Referred to WAM. |
TANIGUCHI |
WAM |
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SB3319
Campaign Finance; Elected Officials; Election Period; Retirement
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE.
Clarifies that candidates who do not seek reelection or election to any other office may use the campaign funds without regard to any election period or return funds to contributors until four years from the end of that candidate's term of office. |
(S)
1/28/2022- Referred to JDC. |
TANIGUCHI |
JDC |
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SB3320 SD1 HD1
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Permits; Feral Pigs; Game Mammals
RELATING TO FERAL PIG CONTROL PERMITS.
Explicitly includes feral pigs within the department of land and natural resources' permit system for the taking of wild birds, game birds, and game mammals. Clarifies that the department of land and natural resources may provide by rule that no permit or report shall be required to destroy or control game mammals, including feral pigs, during daytime hours on privately owned land when the action is otherwise in compliance with departmental rules. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(S)
4/22/2022- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-22 1:30PM; Conference Room 016. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, MISALUCHA, Baker, Fevella, Kidani, Moriwaki, Nishihara, Riviere, Wakai |
WAL/AGR, FIN |
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SB3321
Counties; 5G; Wireless Technology; Building Permits; Towers
RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION.
Requires each county to adopt an ordinance, or the appropriate political subdivision of the county, to adopt rules, with respect to building permits for 5G towers that are proposed to be located near airports. Requires reports to the Legislature. |
(S)
1/28/2022- Referred to GVO/EET, WAM. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, MISALUCHA, Acasio, Baker, Gabbard, Keith-Agaran, Kim, Nishihara, Shimabukuro |
GVO/EET, WAM |
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SB3322
Early Release; Inmates; Convictions; Community Correctional Centers; Automatic Protective Order; Emergency Order
RELATING TO EARLY RELEASE OF INMATES.
Requires the court to enter a protective order against a convicted inmate if the inmate is granted a motion for early release pursuant to an emergency order. |
(S)
1/28/2022- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, FEVELLA, KIM, LEE, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, Acasio, Baker, Kidani, Nishihara, Riviere, Wakai |
PSM, JDC |
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SB3323 SD2
Attachment or Execution of Property; Exemptions
RELATING TO ATTACHMENT.
Increases the amount of interest in real property that is exempt from attachment and execution. Amends the value of personal property that is exempt from attachment and execution, including increasing the exemption amount for a motor vehicle. Exempts from attachment or execution, an amount equivalent to one month of child support or $5,000, whichever is lower, and one month of spousal support or $5,000, whichever is lower. (SD2) |
(H)
3/15/2022- The committee(s) on HHH recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, Acasio, Baker, Ihara, Shimabukuro |
HHH, JHA, FIN |
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SB3324 SD2 HD2 CD1
Housing Subdivisions; Infrastructure Repair and Maintenance; Working Group; Counties; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO INFRASTRUCTURE MAINTENANCE IN HOUSING SUBDIVISIONS.
Establishes a working group to examine and address the problem of infrastructure repair and maintenance in planned housing subdivisions that do not have compulsory homeowner associations. Requires a report to the legislature before the 2024 regular session. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 200, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1301). |
SAN BUENAVENTURA, Acasio, Baker, Kidani, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
HSG, JHA, FIN |
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SB3325 SD2 HD1 CD1
Carbon Sequestration; Hawaii Carbon Smart Land Management Assistance Pilot Program; Carbon Offset Program; Department of Land and Natural Resources
RELATING TO CARBON SEQUESTRATION INCENTIVES.
Establishes the Hawaii Carbon Smart Land Management Assistance Pilot Program to incentivize carbon sequestration activities through incentive contracts that provide compensation for eligible practices by program participants. Repeals the Carbon Offset Program. (CD1) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 185, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1286). |
GABBARD |
EEP, CPC, FIN |
HB2493 |
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SB3326
Residential Landlord-tenant Code; Penalty; Notice; Rent
RELATING TO TENANT RIGHTS.
Establishes a penalty for landlord violations of the residential landlord-tenant code. Establishes minimum notice requirements for landlords terminating rental agreements. Limits the allowable amount for landlord rent increases annually. Requires landlords to pay tenants when terminating or refusing to renew a rental agreement. |
(S)
2/4/2022- The committee on CPN deferred the measure. |
CHANG |
CPN, JDC |
HB1895 |
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SB3327
DHS; DOH; Grant Writing; Capture Manager
RELATING TO GRANTS.
Authorizes the Department of Human Services and Department of Health to appoint an existing employee to apply for and manage grants, request grant writing assistance from other state agencies, or contract or employ a dedicated capture manager for this purpose. Requires reports to the Legislature. Sunsets on 6/30/2024. |
(S)
1/28/2022- Referred to HMS/HTH, WAM. |
CHANG |
HMS/HTH, WAM |
HB2029 |
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SB3328 SD1
DLNR; Kaneohe Bay; Restrictions; Commercial Ocean Use Activity; Permit
RELATING TO KANEOHE BAY.
Prohibits commercial ocean use activity at Kaneohe Bay or within 1,000 feet of the bay without a permit from the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Expands commercial ocean use activities requiring a permit to include those involving kayaks, canoes, surfboards, sailboards, dive tours, and fishing tours. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
RIVIERE, INOUYE, KEOHOKALOLE, MISALUCHA, Acasio, Keith-Agaran, Kim |
WTL, JDC/WAM |
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SB3329 SD1 HD2 CD1
Public Participation in Government; Hawaii Public Expression Protection Act; SLAPP Suits
RELATING TO PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN GOVERNMENT.
Repeals the Citizen Participation in Government Act. Enacts the Uniform Public Expression Protection Act. (CD1) |
(H)
6/17/2022- Act 096, on 06/17/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1196). |
RIVIERE, Acasio |
GVR, JHA, FIN |
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SB3330 SD1 HD1 CD1
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Pupukea Marine Life Conservation District; Pilot Program; Carrying Capacity; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE PUPUKEA MARINE LIFE CONSERVATION DISTRICT.
Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish and conduct the Pupukea Marine Life Conservation District carrying capacity pilot program. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
(H)
6/13/2022- Act 031, on 06/08/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1131). |
RIVIERE, INOUYE, MISALUCHA, Acasio, Fevella, Moriwaki, Nishihara |
WAL/LAT, FIN |
HB1981 |
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SB3331
Department of Education; State Salaries; Hawaii State Teachers Association ($)
RELATING TO STATE SALARIES.
Appropriates funds for teacher salaries. |
(S)
1/28/2022- Referred to EDU, WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN, ACASIO, BAKER, CHANG, DECOITE, GABBARD, INOUYE, KANUHA, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, KIM, LEE, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, RHOADS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, WAKAI, Ihara, Nishihara, Riviere, Taniguchi |
EDU, WAM |
HB2364 |
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SB3332
GO Bonds; Other Post-employment Benefits Liability ($)
RELATING TO OTHER POST-EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS.
Authorizes GO bonds for the payment or prepayment of other post-employment benefits liability. |
(S)
1/28/2022- Referred to LCA, WAM. |
KEITH-AGARAN |
LCA, WAM |
HB2240 |
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SB3333 SD2
Transient Vacation Units; Rentals; Counties; Private Civil Suits
RELATING TO TRANSIENT VACATION UNITS.
Authorizes any person to commence a civil action in district court on that person's own behalf against any owner of a dwelling unit if the owner advertises, solicits, offers, or provides the dwelling unit as a transient vacation unit and the owner is not authorized by the applicable county to provide the unit as a transient vacation unit. Authorizes the court to order a plaintiff to pay reasonable attorney fees when it determines that a claim is fraudulent or frivolous. Takes effect 7/30/2075. (SD2) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to WAL, CPC, JHA, referral sheet 24 |
KEITH-AGARAN |
WAL, CPC, JHA |
HB1847 |
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SB3334 SD2 HD1 CD1
DBEDT; DAGS; HTA; Stadium Authority; Hawaii Tourism Authority; Transfer; Stadium Development District; General Obligations Bonds ($)
RELATING TO GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS.
Establishes the Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, or a designee of the director, as an ex-officio voting member of the Hawaii Tourism Authority and Stadium Authority boards. Transfers the Stadium Authority from the Department of Accounting and General Services to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Amends the composition of the Stadium Authority. Amends the development guidance policies of the Stadium Authority. Reduces the amount of general obligation bonds that may be issued for the stadium development district. (CD1) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 220, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1321). |
KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, Gabbard, Wakai |
ECD, FIN |
HB2470 |
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SB3335 SD1 HD1 CD1
Hawaii Emergency Management Agency; Department of Defense; Hawaii Wing of the Civil Air Patrol; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE CIVIL AIR PATROL.
Appropriates funds for operational expenses of the Hawaii Wing of the Civil Air Patrol. (CD1) |
(H)
7/12/2022- Vetoed (Gov. Msg. No. 1409). |
KEITH-AGARAN |
PDP, FIN |
HB2367 |
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SB3336
Agriculture; HDOA; Commodities; Commissions; Assessments; Rules
RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES.
Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to establish agricultural commodity commissions for agricultural commodities produced in the State. |
(S)
1/28/2022- Referred to AEN, WAM. |
DELA CRUZ |
AEN, WAM |
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SB3337 SD2 HD1
DBEDT; Economic Disaster Mitigation; Economic Diversification; Hawaii Center for Advanced Transportation Technologies; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE ECONOMY.
Establishes a public policy framework that addresses state goals in the areas of economic disaster mitigation and economic diversification. Appropriates funds to DBEDT to implement specific projects that address those goals. Requires DBEDT to submit annual reports to the legislature summarizing project outcomes. Appropriates funds to staff the Hawaii center for advanced transportation technologies. Effective 10/18/2050. (HD1) |
(S)
4/28/2022- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-29-22 5:30PM; Conference Room 325. |
DELA CRUZ |
ECD, FIN |
HB2409 |
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SB3338 SD2 HD1
Kalaupapa Memorial; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE KALAUPAPA MEMORIAL.
Appropriates funds for the design, planning, and construction of the Kalaupapa Memorial to be expended by the Department of Health. (HD1) |
(H)
7/1/2022- Act 230, on 06/29/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1332). |
DECOITE, BAKER, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, IHARA, KEITH-AGARAN, KIM, TANIGUCHI, Inouye, Riviere, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
CAI, FIN |
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SB3339
Office of Collective Bargaining and Managed Competition; Chief Negotiator of the State; Director of Human Resources Development
RELATING TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Clarifies that the Director of Human Resources Development shall not hold the position of Chief Negotiator of the State. |
(S)
1/28/2022- Referred to LCA, JDC. |
DECOITE, FEVELLA, MORIWAKI, Baker, Keith-Agaran, Kim, Shimabukuro |
LCA, JDC |
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SB3340 SD1
University of Hawaii; Molokai Education Center; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII MAUI COLLEGE, MOLOKAI EDUCATION CENTER.
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii Maui College for the relocation of the University of Hawaii Maui College, Molokai Education Center. (SD1) |
(S)
2/17/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
DECOITE, ACASIO, BAKER, CHANG, FEVELLA, INOUYE, Gabbard, Ihara, Kanuha, Keith-Agaran, Kim, Riviere, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
HRE, WAM |
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SB3341
Hawaii Broadband and Digital Equity Office; Broadband Access; Rural Areas; Priority
RELATING TO THE HAWAII BROADBAND AND DIGITAL EQUITY OFFICE.
Amends the Hawaii Broadband and Digital Equity Office's duties, including requiring the office to prioritize the access to broadband in rural areas of the State. |
(S)
1/28/2022- Referred to GVO, WAM. |
DECOITE, ACASIO, BAKER, CHANG, GABBARD, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, Dela Cruz, Kanuha, Nishihara, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
GVO, WAM |
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SB3342
CIP; 7th Senatorial District; Appropriations ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SEVENTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 7th senatorial district. |
(S)
1/28/2022- Referred to WAM. |
DECOITE |
WAM |
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SB3343 SD2
Fireworks; Counties; Information; Harbors Division; Department of Transportation; Report to Legislature
RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Requires the counties to share certain information concerning fireworks with the Harbors Division of the Department of Transportation. Requires each county to submit a report to the Legislature. Effective date 1/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/18/2022- The committee(s) on TRN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. |
KIDANI, DELA CRUZ, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, WAKAI, Baker, Ihara, Kim, Moriwaki, Nishihara, Riviere, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi |
TRN, CPC |
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SB3344
PSD; Correctional Facilities; Inmates; Solitary Confinement; Restrictions; Vulnerable Populations; Report
RELATING TO CORRECTIONS.
Restricts the use of solitary confinement in state-operated and state-contracted correctional facilities, with certain specified exceptions. Requires the Department of Public Safety to use appropriate alternatives to solitary confinement for inmates who are members of a vulnerable population. Defines "member of a vulnerable population." Requires a report to the Legislature. |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to CMV, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
NISHIHARA, ACASIO, BAKER, CHANG, INOUYE, MISALUCHA, Fevella, Ihara, Kanuha, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
CMV, JHA, FIN |
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SB3345
CIP; 21st Senatorial District; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE TWENTY-FIRST SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 21st senatorial district. |
(S)
1/28/2022- Referred to WAM. |
SHIMABUKURO |
WAM |
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SB3346
Department of Human Resources Development; Personnel Exchange; Civil Service Employees; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT.
Requires the department of human resources development to establish a personnel exchange program by 7/1/2023 for the exchange or movement of civil service employees between the State, counties, and certain organizations. |
(S)
1/28/2022- Referred to LCA/PSM, WAM. |
SHIMABUKURO, WAKAI, Keith-Agaran |
LCA/PSM, WAM |
HB1593 |
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SB3347 SD2
Prostitution; Sex Trafficking; Victims; Basic Income; Pilot Program; DHS; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE RIGHT TO EXIT THE SEX TRADE.
Establishes within the Department of Human Services a 1-year pilot program to provide a basic monthly income of $2,000 for a period of up to 1 year to qualified adults who are verified victims of sex trafficking and are seeking to exit the sex trade. Requires report to the Legislature before Regular Session of 2023. Appropriates funds. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to HHH, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
SHIMABUKURO, Acasio, Baker, Nishihara, San Buenaventura |
HHH, JHA, FIN |
HB2463 |
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SB3348
BOA; Raw Milk; Raw Milk Products; Direct Sales; Milk Control Act
RELATING TO RAW MILK.
Authorizes and decriminalizes the sale of raw milk and raw milk products directly to consumers for human consumption, with certain restrictions. Requires the Board of Agriculture to adopt rules governing the direct sale of raw milk and raw milk products. Establishes labeling requirements. |
(S)
1/28/2022- Referred to AEN/CPN, JDC. |
SHIMABUKURO, GABBARD, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Acasio, Keith-Agaran, Riviere |
AEN/CPN, JDC |
HB2028 |
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SB3349
Firearms; Ammunition; Licenses; Concealed Carry; Open Carry
RELATING TO FIREARMS LICENSES.
Requires, rather than authorizes, the respective county chiefs of police to grant concealed carry and open carry licenses to qualified applicants who meet the requirements set forth in section 134-9, HRS. |
(S)
1/28/2022- Referred to PSM, JDC. |
FEVELLA |
PSM, JDC |
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SB3350 SD2 HD1
Procurement; Change Order; Cost Increases
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Requires that any procurement change order that increases the contract cost by more than fifty per cent be considered a new contract for procurement purpose, except if approval of the change order is determined to be in the best interest of the State. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(H)
3/18/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Branco, Ilagan, McKelvey, Ohno excused (4). |
FEVELLA, ACASIO, Baker, Kim, Riviere |
GVR, CPC, FIN |
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SB3351 SD1
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Violations
RELATING TO PARKING VIOLATIONS.
Specifies parking violations for all patrons engaging in ocean recreation and coastal areas program property. Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to collect fines for each violation of parking rules. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/15/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC. |
BAKER |
WTL, WAM/JDC |
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SB3352
Nursing; Faculty; University of Hawaii; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO NURSING.
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii to increase the State's capacity to train new nurses and project future nursing workforce needs. |
(S)
1/28/2022- Referred to HTH/HRE, WAM. |
BAKER, KEOHOKALOLE |
HTH/HRE, WAM |
HB2220 |
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SB3353
Nursing Workforce; Nursing Vacancies; Faculty Positions; Grants; Training and Development; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE NURSING WORKFORCE.
Appropriates funds to support Hawaii's nursing workforce and address the nursing workforce shortage by increasing University of Hawaii nursing faculty positions, providing education grants to qualified students who represent underrepresented persons in nursing, and providing greater training and development for nurses. |
(S)
1/28/2022- Referred to HTH/HRE, WAM. |
BAKER, KEOHOKALOLE |
HTH/HRE, WAM |
HB2221 |
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SB3354
Constitutional Amendment; UH; Community Colleges; Administration; Hawaii Community College System (ConAm)
PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO THE HAWAII CONSTITUTION TO ESTABLISH A HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM THAT IS SEPARATE FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Proposes an amendment to the State Constitution to create a Hawaii Community College System to administer the State's community colleges. Provides for the Hawaii Community College System to be independent from the University of Hawaii and to be governed by an independent board of regents. |
(S)
2/8/2022- The committee on HRE deferred the measure. |
DELA CRUZ |
HRE, JDC/WAM |
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SB3355 SD2
University of Hawaii; Community Colleges; Board of Regents; Standing Committee
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGES.
Requires the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii to establish a Standing Committee on Community Colleges. Requires the Vice President of Community Colleges to report directly to the Board of Regents Standing Committee. Appropriates funds to the Community Colleges for the Culinary Institute of the Pacific, the Early College Program, the Hawaii Promise Program, HINET Program, the Maui Food Innovation Center, workforce development programs, campus security officers, the Wahiawa Value-Added Product Development Center, the restoration of personal services to pre-pandemic levels, nursing program clinical instructors, and the Learn and Earn Program. (SD2) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to HET, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
DELA CRUZ |
HET, FIN |
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SB3356 SD1
DOH; Medical Cannabis; Products; Delivery; Vehicles; COVID-19
RELATING TO CANNABIS.
Authorizes the Department of Health to approve in-vehicle receipt of medical cannabis and medical cannabis products on or near the premises of dispensaries subject to administrative rules the Department of Health promulgates. (SD1) |
(S)
2/18/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
HTH, JDC |
HB1578 |
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SB3357 SD2 HD2 CD1
Grants; Native Hawaiian Communities; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO NATIVE HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS.
Requires certain departments and agencies to provide grants to tax-exempt nonprofit organizations that have experience and expertise in supporting and advancing Native Hawaiian communities. Makes appropriations. (CD1) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 195, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1296). |
KEOHOKALOLE, ACASIO, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KANUHA, LEE, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Baker, Keith-Agaran, Riviere, Shimabukuro |
JHA, FIN |
HB2499 |
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SB3358
HTDC; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HAWAII TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Appropriates moneys to the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation for its manufacturing assistance programs. |
(S)
1/28/2022- Referred to EET, WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
EET, WAM |
HB2225 |
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SB3359 SD2
DHHL; Native Hawaiian Rehabilitation Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.
Requires the Department of Hawaiian home Lands to submit certain annual reports to the Legislature regarding the native Hawaiian rehabilitation fund. Appropriates moneys into and out of the fund for Hawaiian home lands lots, related projects, and down payment assistance and mortgage payment assistance to the department's beneficiaries. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 24 |
KEOHOKALOLE, ACASIO, CHANG, DECOITE, DELA CRUZ, FEVELLA, INOUYE, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, KIDANI, LEE, SAN BUENAVENTURA, SHIMABUKURO, Baker, Gabbard, Riviere |
JHA, FIN |
HB2511 |
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SB3360
Capital Improvement Projects; 24th Senatorial District ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE TWENTY-FOURTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 24th senatorial district. |
(S)
1/28/2022- Referred to WAM. |
KEOHOKALOLE |
WAM |
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SB3361 SD1
Airport Advisory; Working Group; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO AIRPORTS.
Establishes the Airport Advisory Working Group in the Department of Transportation to advise on airport design and construction projects to prioritize user experience while reflecting local culture, environment, and the history of Hawaii. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/18/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
LEE, CHANG, FEVELLA, KANUHA, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, WAKAI, Gabbard, Ihara, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
TRS, WAM |
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SB3362
Wastewater Treatment Facilities; Private-Public Partnerships; Environmental Management
RELATING TO WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES.
Establishes criteria by which a county director of wastewater treatment systems can determine catastrophic failure of existing wastewater treatment facilities. Authorizes county governments to enter into private-public partnerships to fund, design, build, and operate new wastewater treatment and resource recovery facilities in the event of catastrophic failure. Allows each county to contract certain services in certain cases to prevent catastrophic failure of existing wastewater treatment facilities. Amends the definition of "resource recovery facility" to encompass other resources such as reusable water or recoverable gas. |
(S)
1/28/2022- Referred to GVO/AEN/HTH, WAM/JDC. |
ACASIO, CHANG, Baker, Fevella, Gabbard, Ihara, Kidani, Kim, Moriwaki, Nishihara, Riviere, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
GVO/AEN/HTH, WAM/JDC |
HB2297 |
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SB3363
Hilo Wastewater Treatment Plant; GO Bonds ($)
RELATING TO WASTEWATER TREATMENT IMPROVEMENTS IN THE COUNTY OF HAWAII.
Authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds for replacements to the water capturing system in the Hilo Water Treatment Plant to capture recycled water, natural gases, and fertilizer for agricultural purposes. |
(S)
2/18/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
ACASIO, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, Baker, Ihara, Riviere, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
AEN, WAM |
HB2298 |
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SB3364 SD1
Legislative Reference Bureau; Study; Sea Level Rise; Coastal Lands; Ownership; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO COASTAL LANDS.
Requires the Legislative Reference Bureau to conduct a five-year study on the coastal lands in the State that are affected by impending sea level rise. Appropriates funds for the study. (SD1) |
(S)
2/18/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
ACASIO, GABBARD, LEE, Inouye, Kanuha, Riviere, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
AEN, WAM |
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SB3365
Constitutional Amendment; UH; Community Colleges; President; Board of Regents (ConAm)
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE X, SECTION 6, OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO ESTABLISH A PRESIDENT OF COMMUNITY COLLEGES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to establish a President of Community Colleges who shall be appointed by the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii. |
(S)
1/28/2022- Referred to HRE, JDC/WAM. |
MORIWAKI |
HRE, JDC/WAM |
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SB3366
Community Colleges; UH; Hawaii Community College System; Separate Governance Structure
RELATING TO HIGHER EDUCATION.
Establishes a Hawaii Community College System, to be governed independently from the University of Hawaii. Transfers jurisdiction over the State's community colleges from the University of Hawaii to the Hawaii Community College System. Effective upon ratification of a constitutional amendment providing for the establishment of a Hawaii Community College System. |
(S)
1/28/2022- Referred to HRE, JDC/WAM. |
MORIWAKI |
HRE, JDC/WAM |
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SB3367 SD2 HD1 CD1
Early Lung Cancer Screening; Task Force; Department of Health; Comprehensive Cancer Control Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HEALTH.
Creates an early lung cancer screening task force to research the steps and resources necessary to increase early lung cancer screening in Hawaii. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 162, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1263). |
MORIWAKI |
HHH, FIN |
HB2391 |
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SB3368 SD1
Permanent Supportive Housing; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit; General Obligation Bonds; Hawaii Public Housing Authority ($)
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
Authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds for the development and construction of permanent supportive housing for certain vulnerable individuals. Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to consider the construction of permanent supportive housing for any available federal low-income housing tax credits. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/18/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
MORIWAKI, CHANG, KEOHOKALOLE, KIDANI, LEE, MISALUCHA, Ihara, Kanuha, Keith-Agaran, Nishihara, Riviere, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
HOU/HMS, WAM |
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SB3369 SD2 HD2 CD1
Procurement; State Procurement Office; Phased Consolidation Plan; Working Group; Report; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.
Establishes a procurement services consolidation working group to develop a plan for the phased in consolidation, under the state procurement office, of all state executive branch procurement services and staff within five years, except those of the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation, University of Hawaii, and Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Requires the working group to recommend ways to attract high-quality procurement professionals to the State. Appropriates funds. (CD1) |
(H)
7/12/2022- Act 282, on 07/12/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1411). |
MORIWAKI, FEVELLA, KIDANI, KIM, Dela Cruz, Kanuha, Riviere, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
GVR, CPC, FIN |
HB2411 |
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SB3370
Procurement; Professional Services Contracts; Consultants; Construction Management; Competitive Sealed Bidding; Competitive Sealed Proposals; Pilot Program; Department of Transportation
RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT.
Creates a three-year pilot program within the Department of Transportation that requires procurement of professional services from construction management consultants using the competitive sealed bidding and competitive sealed proposals methods of procurement. Exempts emergency procurements. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. |
(S)
2/15/2022- The committee on TRS deferred the measure. |
KIM, FEVELLA, MISALUCHA, Acasio, Baker, Gabbard, Ihara, Keith-Agaran, Riviere, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
TRS, WAM |
HB2354 |
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SB3371
Government Contracts; Procurement; Protests
RELATING TO THE PROCUREMENT CODE.
Requires parties to procurement protests to use best efforts to resolve issues at the procurement officer level before submission of a protest. |
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2/3/2022- The committee on GVO deferred the measure. |
KIM, CHANG, FEVELLA, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, Acasio, Baker, Ihara, Riviere, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
GVO, JDC |
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SB3372 SD1 HD2 CD1
Government Contracts; Procurement; Office of Administrative Hearings; Protests; Contract Solicitations; Contract Awards
RELATING TO PUBLIC PROCUREMENT.
Authorizes the office of administrative hearings, where it is determined that an award of a contract is in violation of law and the award is rescinded and the contract, if executed, is terminated or declared null and void, to award the government contract to the next lowest bidder or next responsible offeror, if certain conditions are met. (CD1) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 180, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1281). |
KIM, CHANG, FEVELLA, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, Acasio, Baker, Dela Cruz, Keith-Agaran, Riviere, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
GVR, CPC, FIN |
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SB3373 SD2 HD1
Government Contracts; Procurement; Protests
RELATING TO PUBLIC PROCUREMENT.
Clarifies the deadline for submitting written protests that are based on the content of a solicitation. Effective 7/30/2075. (HD1) |
(H)
3/24/2022- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ohno excused (1). |
KIM, FEVELLA, KEITH-AGARAN, MISALUCHA, MORIWAKI, Acasio, Baker, Dela Cruz, Ihara, Riviere, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
CPC, FIN |
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SB3374 SD1 HD1
UH; Workforce Development; Community Colleges; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII COMMUNITY COLLEGES.
Appropriates moneys for the University of Hawaii community colleges' workforce development programs to fund administration, training, positions, and student support. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1) |
(S)
4/29/2022- Received notice of discharge of conferees (Hse. Com. No. 816). |
KIM, Dela Cruz |
HET, FIN |
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SB3375 SD1
Board of Land and Natural Resources; Lease Extensions; Hilo Community Economic District
RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS.
Repeals the requirement for Board of Land and Natural Resources approval for lease extensions in the Hilo Community Economic District. Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to use the current tax assessed value when offering lease extensions to lessees. Requires all applications to the Department of Land and Natural Resources for an extension of fixed rental periods or lease terms to be made within 180 days and confirm lease extensions. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/7/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
INOUYE, MISALUCHA, Dela Cruz, San Buenaventura, Wakai |
WTL, JDC/WAM |
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SB3376 SD1
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Department of Health Mosquito Control; Program Specialist Position; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO MOSQUITO CONTROL.
Appropriates funds for the establishment of one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) program specialist position related to mosquito control in the Department of Land and Natural Resources. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/18/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
INOUYE, CHANG, KANUHA, LEE, MISALUCHA, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Keith-Agaran, Riviere, Taniguchi |
WTL/HTH, WAM |
HB1931 |
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SB3377 SD1 HD2
Department of Land and Natural Resources; Beaches; Commercial Beach Equipment; Presetting; Removal; Commercial Vendors
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES ON BEACHES.
Prohibits any commercial vendor from presetting commercial beach equipment on any public beach under the jurisdiction of the department of land and natural resources, unless the customer is physically present. Requires commercial vendors to expeditiously remove commercial beach equipment after the customer has finished using it. Allows the department of land and natural resources to grant exemptions through rules adopted pursuant to chapter 91, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Establishes administrative fines for violations. Pertains only to public beaches and does not include private lands such as accreted lands. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (HD2) |
(S)
4/20/2022- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 729). |
INOUYE, FEVELLA, KEITH-AGARAN, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, MISALUCHA, RIVIERE, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kanuha, Shimabukuro |
WAL, JHA |
HB2198 |
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SB3378
Fishponds; Restocking; Restoration; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO FISHPONDS.
Appropriates funds to support the department of land and natural resources' hatchery program. |
(S)
1/28/2022- Referred to WTL/AEN, WAM. |
INOUYE, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KEOHOKALOLE, LEE, MISALUCHA, Keith-Agaran, Riviere, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro |
WTL/AEN, WAM |
HB2199 |
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SB3379 SD1 HD1 CD1
Ports-of-Entry Biosecurity Program; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO BIOSECURITY.
Appropriates funds for a ports-of-entry biosecurity program. (CD1) |
(H)
6/27/2022- Act 138, on 06/27/2022 (Gov. Msg. No. 1239). |
INOUYE, CHANG, FEVELLA, GABBARD, KANUHA, LEE, MISALUCHA, Keith-Agaran, Riviere, San Buenaventura |
WAL, FIN |
HB2200 |
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SB3380 SD1
County of Hawaii; Beach Restoration; Kahaluu Beach Park; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO BEACH PARK RESTORATION.
Appropriates funds for a grant-in-aid to the county of Hawaii to hire an engineering firm to study, plan, assist, and conduct preliminary design and concept work for a two-phase project to restore the Kahaluu Beach Park in the county of Hawaii. Conditions the appropriation on the county of Hawaii contribution of matching funds. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1) |
(S)
2/3/2022- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
KANUHA, ACASIO, GABBARD, Fevella, Keith-Agaran, Moriwaki, Riviere, Shimabukuro, Wakai |
WTL, WAM |
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SB3381
Department of Accounting and General Services; State Building Code Council; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO THE STATE BUILDING CODE COUNCIL.
Appropriates funds to establish one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) program director position and one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) staff member position, and to provide for employee training, materials and supplies, other costs associated with the state building code council, and any costs necessary to establish a full-time office. |
(S)
1/28/2022- Referred to PSM, WAM. |
KANUHA, DECOITE, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, Acasio, Gabbard, Ihara, Keohokalole, Kidani, San Buenaventura, Shimabukuro, Taniguchi |
PSM, WAM |
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SB3382 SD2
Electronic Prescription Filing Systems; Controlled Substances
RELATING TO PRESCRIPTIONS.
Allows the utilization of post office boxes, rural route boxes, and highway contract route boxes for controlled substances prescriptions by amending the definition of "address" for purposes of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act. Effective 1/1/2023. (SD2) |
(H)
3/10/2022- Referred to HHH, CPC, referral sheet 24 |
KANUHA, BAKER, DECOITE, DELA CRUZ, FEVELLA, GABBARD, INOUYE, KEITH-AGARAN, LEE, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Acasio, Ihara, Keohokalole, Kidani, Kim, Riviere, Shimabukuro |
HHH, CPC |
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SB3383
CIP; 3rd Senatorial District ($)
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE THIRD SENATORIAL DISTRICT.
Appropriates funds for capital improvement projects in the 3rd senatorial district. |
(S)
1/28/2022- Referred to WAM. |
KANUHA |
WAM |
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SB3384
Environmental Impact Statement; Environmental Assessment; Affordable Housing; Exemption
RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
Makes the new construction of affordable housing eligible for exemption from environmental impact statement and environmental assessment requirements if it meets certain requirements. |
(S)
1/28/2022- Referred to HOU/WTL, JDC/WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HOU/WTL, JDC/WAM |
HB1750 |
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SB3385
Housing; HHFDC; Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund; Appropriation ($)
RELATING TO HOUSING.
Appropriates $5,000,000 in general funds for fiscal year 2022-2023 for deposit into the affordable homeownership revolving fund. |
(S)
1/28/2022- Referred to HOU, WAM. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
HOU, WAM |
HB2020 |
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SB3386
Buildings; Cost Valuations for Work; Professional Engineers; Architects; Exemption
RELATING TO BUILDING INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS.
Updates the cost valuations of work on buildings for the work to qualify for an exemption from chapter 464, HRS, relating to the regulation of the practices of professional engineering, architecture, land surveying, and landscape architecture. |
(S)
1/28/2022- Referred to CPN. |
KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party) |
CPN |
HB2442 |